Sat, January 25, 2025

CHORLTON LANE (4) is racing well, scoring in a at Canberra before finishing half a length from the winner in third last time over 7f at Pakenham. Sound record at this distance with five wins and six minor placings from 12 runs and is expected to be in the finish. AZTEC RULER (2) ran on strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 6f in the G3 Standish Handicap at Flemington. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. COASTWATCH (3) kept coming but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 6¾f at Wyong. Ready to go one better. BUFFALO RIVER (5) produced another moderate effort last start when 5 lengths from the winner in ninth over 7f at Pakenham. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.