Thu, December 19, 2024

FORTRESS AUSTRALIA (2) is a four-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Nick Walsh yard. Finished off last campaign with a eighth at Hawkesbury nine months ago. Placed in a recent trial and looks nicely placed. Should prove tough to beat. AGE OF AQUARIUS (6) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Meeting a deeper field this time but he cannot be taken lightly. DISCOVERED GOLD (10) closed off strongly last start to get up for second, beaten 0.6 lengths, over 5½f at Mackay when coming back from a lay-off. Drawn to go forward. One of the main contenders. ALLOUTATIME (7) resumes. After filling a minor placing at her only appearance last prep at sunshine coast over 5f on february 4. Lining up. For the first time for trainer sileas green. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.