Sapphire CoastSun, July 28, 2024

HIGHBALLER (1) did very well to fill a minor placing when resuming at Nowra but raced below expectations last time over 1m at Warwick Farm, finishing ninth and beaten 8 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Faces an easier assignment so he can find the winners' list. TARTANA (5) finished 3 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being in contention on the bend over 7¼f at Muswellbrook, an improvement on her fifth at Canterbury the run before. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. LONFIRE (6) returned from a lay-off three weeks ago when he was beaten 8 lengths into eighth over 6f at Pakenham Synthetic. Has been in the money at each second up start. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. DEVINE OUTCAST (7) produced a fair effort to finish one length away in fifth last start over 7f38yards at Moruya after a win the run before. Best figures measure up so deserves another chance.