Fri, July 12, 2024

LIGHTS OF PARADISE (18) led throughout last time over 6½f at this track on soft going and scored a comfortable win. Should be ridden forward again and rates a top chance. HELL'S ITCH (1) broke his maiden last start over 6f at Newcastle when resuming, scoring by 1.5 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Sure to prove tough to beat again with that win now under his belt. BALLINDERRY SAL (16) was too good for a maiden field when resuming last start over 5½f at this track, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Chelsea Hillier who was on board last start. This is tougher but she cannot be underestimated. SOARING PHOENIX (12) fought on for second last start over 6f87yards at Muswellbrook, beaten one length to add to some fine recent form. Finds a suitable race and can make it to the winner's circle.