Sat, November 16, 2024

DARK AFTERNOON (1) lined up in a Listed Race last time on dirt when 14 lengths away in eighth at this track over 6f. That run was on the back of a win on turf at this track the run prior. Drops back in grade. Among the leading chances this field. TURQUOISE BLUE (2) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at this track (Turf), most recently beaten 15 lengths into third over 1m at this track (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Likely improver with strong prospects. TWENTYONE N CHANGE (5) finished runner-up on turf over 5f at this track in a then filled another minor placing last start on dirt over 5f at this track. Sound record at this distance with five wins and eight minor placings from 16 runs and is expected to run well. ORDER OF MERIT (4) was in contention on the corner and finished second last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt), beaten 0.1 lengths. Will be rock-hard fit. In the right race and is one of the better hopes.