PinjarraSat, December 30, 2023

MASAMUNE (4) broke his maiden last start over 6f at Bunbury, scoring by 1.75 lengths. Joseph Azzopardi was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the ride. Looms as one of the hardest to beat again. GIVEMEONEREASON (1) is back at the races for the first time since July 8. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 5½f at Ascot. One of the genuine hopes in the race. LUCKY SUE (2) lines up for the first time since June 7. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 5f at Belmont Park. Yet to win when resuming but generally runs well with two minor placings from three tries. Comes here with definite top-three claims. STORM LORD (3) finished third over 5f at Pinjarra at his most recent appearance on August 17. One to consider.