Sat, December 28, 2024

INQUIRING MINDS (6) finished 1.2 lengths behind the winner in fourth over 7¾f at Canterbury last start after lifting strongly to score when fresh from a lay-off two runs back. Well-placed to return to winning form. DARLING DOWNS (13) did well to score at Randwick Kensington two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when in contention on the turn before finishing third over 7½f at Rosehill, beaten 2.25 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. FORTUNE (4) was in contention on the corner and finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 7¾f at Canterbury, beaten 0.8 lengths. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. ZONDEE (7) was beaten 1.3 lengths into fourth over 7f at this track last time out. Better than recent efforts suggest.