Sat, April 20, 2024

STORMY WITNESS (9) is a talented mare who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 4.5 lengths behind Olentia over 7½f in the G2 Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will be tough to stop. SHIPSHAPE (2) improved last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 5½f at Wellington. The engagement of Zac Lloyd is a positive move. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. BELVEDERE BOYS (3) turned in a sound effort last time but found a couple better at Scone over 7f, beaten 0.9 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Up a notch here but shapes as one to consider. ONE BEAT NO BEAT (8) struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest finishing a 1.4 lengths fourth at Scone. Can sneak into the finish on best form.