Fri, January 17, 2025

FAROOQ (3) was always well out of his ground when 21 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1m1/2f at Warrnambool last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Warrnambool the run before. Worth noting Jacob Opperman goes aboard. Has the class to take this out. DUAL FUEL (7) is building towards a win with placings at her last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1m2f at Murray Bridge when beaten 4.5 lengths. Will drift back but wind up late. Will be tough to hold out. DR DEE DEE (6) proved too strong two runs ago at Bordertown. Not as effective last time out when sixth over 1m1/4f at Nhill, beaten 11 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out. IMPOSING SUSPECT (8) is backing up six days after he was safely held in fifth over 1m2f at Murray Bridge against better opposition. Suitably placed so expecting a better run this time.