Eagle FarmWed, December 27, 2023

AIN'T HE GRAND (1) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1m1/4f at Doomben after he was in the firing line on the turn. Untried at this journey but strips fitter and is all set to find winning form. VICTORIA ROC (8) finished 3.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1m at this track two weeks ago. Steps up in journey. Right in the mix. DEMARCAY (2) has not won for a long while. Last raced on December 13 when beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth at this track over 1m1 1/4f. Likely improver with strong prospects. ROYAL RIFT (3) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last start over 1m2 1/2f at Sandown-Lakeside when he worked home well, beaten 8 lengths. Should be peaking. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.