Thu, December 26, 2024

HOLDOUT (3) is a eight-start maiden who returned last time and finished eighth at Northam over 6½f, beaten 5.5 lengths. Fitter for that outing and is a great chance to break his maiden status. REEL THEMOFF (2) turned in an eye-catching run over this journey last time, settling out the back before winding up late to finish 2.5 lengths away in fourth at Bunbury. Will drift back but will be getting home hard. EXQUISITE TASTE (8) is on debut. By So You Think and hails from the Michael Grantham stable. Comes here off a Lark Hill trial. Expect a bold run. PUSH TO PLAY (9) is a three-year-old gelding on debut by My Admiration from I'm Gifted who has been a most successful broodmare. Was out of the placings at Lark Hill at his most recent trial. Has the aid of a nice alley and should play a big role.