ArmidaleSun, December 03, 2023

DANZA IN THE DARK (3) tough gelding who raced in Highway grade and provincial company last time in.Resumed with an eye catching third last start over 6f at Moree on November 3.Fitter now and looks a solid top-three contender.CHINA GROVE (5) has a fitness edge over most of these and racing in a rich vein of form.Anchored under the 9st5lb when a gritty third over 7f at Tamworth on November 28.Claim helps again and expected to figure prominently.RURA PENTHE (4) had no luck from the wide gate when resuming with a plugging eighth over 6f at Moree on November 3.Since fitted with a recent trial and best form has him right in this.