Thu, December 26, 2024

TOWNSEND (11) returns from a short break after a minor placing over 1m2f in the LR Frank Underwood (ATC) Cup at Rosehill three-and-a-half weeks ago. Fitness levels maintained by a recent Hawkesbury trial placing. Likely to feature if at his best. Has found the right race and is expected to run well. TAVI TIME (10) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1m1f at this track when beaten 1.1 lengths. The winkers come off now. Rates strongly and expected to go close. FLOATING (8) settled at the rear then stoked up nicely in the straight to finish fifth over 1m4f here last time. Among the chances and will be tough to stop. NAVAL COLLEGE (2) ran a better race last start, finishing 2 lengths away in fourth over 1m4f at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.