Sat, February 15, 2025

MISSILE STORM (3) was a winner over 1m1/2f at Bunbury last time, racing on the pace before getting the upper hand and scoring by 0.7 lengths. Brad Parnham who has four wins when partnering stays on. Well placed and should be in the finish. MEAN MACHINE (8) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 12 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 6f at Bunbury, beaten 2.5 lengths. Has the ability to figure prominently. GAGE ROADS (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 25 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 6f at Ascot, beaten 1.2 lengths. Has the class to take this out. GOLDEN DORE (7) ran below expectations last time at Ascot, finishing sixth and beaten 2.5 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.