RockhamptonFri, February 16, 2024

SOFTEN IT UP (9) belied the huge quote last time out to record his maiden win by 1.3 lengths over 1m at this track. Handy draw will assist and he should be in the finish. YUBETIDO (6) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with a win as public elect over 1m at Emerald two weeks ago, getting home by 2 lengths. Must raise the bar but he has the talent to test this line-up. KNOWITALL JACK (2) finished 5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 7f at this track after being prominent at the turn three weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Winning claims on best figures. POET'S DAY (3) has been freshened since finishing fourth over 1m at this track. Filled a placing in a recent Rockhampton trial. Likely to be about the money.