Sat, February 15, 2025

MAGIC TIME (2) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Rosehill three-and-a-half months ago. Jordan Childs is back on and has a solid record on the five-year-old, including three wins. Expecting a bold showing. JOLIESTAR (5) hasn't raced since finishing 2.5 lengths away in seventh over 7½f in the Golden Eagle at Rosehill on November 2. Placed in a recent trial. Has an excellent when resuming record and proved too good when resuming last prep, is among the better hopes. IOWNA MERC (4) just missed last time when a nose away in second in the G3 Southern Cross Stakes at Rosehill over 6f. Genuine contender. OLENTIA (6) is having her first run since November 9. Goes very well when fresh with four wins from five starts, the latest over 6f at Rosehill at the start of last prep. Ran fifth in a trial at Rosehill over 4½f recently. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.