Sat, December 21, 2024

NATION'S CALL (3) was below par last time out when sixth over 1m2f at Cranbourne but he will appreciate this switch in journey. Better placed and is a definite winning chance. SMOKIN' PRINCESS (9) returned from a break last start and drifted well back before closing powerfully to score over 7½f at Caulfield Heath, getting home by half a length. In form and another big run is on the cards. ELPHINSTONE (14) tackled stakes class last time and finished ninth over 1m in the G3 Summoned Stakes at Caulfield. Watch for a much better run in this line-up. NANA'S WISH (16) was prominent at the bend and finished second last time over 7f at Warrnambool when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 0.8 lengths. Taking on a better field but she is capable of a big run.