Sun, December 22, 2024

DE GRANDHOMME (8) wasn't far away on debut last start over 5f at Pinjarra, finishing third and beaten 1.5 lengths. Leading player with plenty of improvement in store. CHINESE DENTIST (9) is a first starter by Toronado who was purchased for AUD $ 150,000 (Inglis 2022 Great Southern Weanling Sale). Bold showing expected. HELL'S CITI (2) resumes from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish eighth at the latest run over 6f at Bunbury. Launched last prep with a minor placing at Pinjarra over 5f. Strong winning chance on best figures. VERNACULAR (10) returns after seven months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 6f at York. Has trialled well leading into this. Has ability and must be included in calculations.