GeelongWed, December 27, 2023

BAVARIAN LADY (2) opened this campaign last start with a third, beaten 1.1 lengths, over 7f at Sandown-Lakeside. Leading contender. SPIRIT BEAST (6) returned from a lay-off three weeks ago when he was beaten 1.75 lengths into fifth over 7f at Sandown-Lakeside. Has been in the money at each second up start. Finds the right race this time and can take this out. HELMITON (5) was below his best last time when seventh over 7f at Caulfield, beaten 4.5 lengths. Has the ability to figure prominently. REGAL VOW (3) returned from a lay-off last start with a strong win by 1.3 lengths over 6f152yards at this track.