Sat, December 28, 2024

DON'T HOPE DO (1) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 2.25 lengths over 5½f at Ballarat. Should settle handy in the run. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. POINT AND SHOOT (11) broke his maiden last start over 5½f at Nowra, scoring by 1.75 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Rachel King who was on board last start. Capable of taking the next step. UNCONQUERABLE (10) is back from a lay-off of five-and-a-half months. Closed last prep with a fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 6f at Pakenham Synthetic. Looks ready to run a big race following two recent trials. Has definite claims. RUSH HOUR (2) was well in the market when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f in the Wyong Magic Millions 3yo Classic but was safely held in sixth, beaten 7 lengths. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. In the mix.