PinjarraSat, February 17, 2024

WITHOUT REG (1) turned in a moderate run over this journey last time out, settling in a rearwards position and failing to make an impact when 15th over 7f at Ascot. Has the ability to take this out. PATRON OF KINGS (3) returned from a lay-off two weeks ago when he was beaten 3.5 lengths into ninth over 6f at Ascot. Jarrad Noske gets the best out of this four-year-old gelding. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. BOAB BOY (5) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by 1.3 lengths over 6f at Belmont Park. Lucy Fiore has won when aboard in the past and gets the ride again. Expected to measure up. GOLD MERITS (8) did her best work late and finished third last time over 7½f at Ascot, beaten 1.75 lengths. Must raise the bar but this looks well within her grasp.