Sat, January 11, 2025

BLIND DATE (8) travelled in a rearwards position then made some inroads and finished 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1m at Nowra a week-and-a-half ago. Steps up in distance. Backmarker who keeps coming. Will prove tough to beat. MONTEVECCHIO (12) was never in contention last time over 1m2f at Kembla Grange when he finished fifth, beaten 7 lengths. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. ICON DREAM (11) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1m at Nowra. Worth including in this suitable contest. ZAXTON (13) was beaten 9 lengths into seventh over 1m2f at Kembla Grange two weeks ago. Capable of featuring prominently.