SconeFri, July 12, 2024

SHARPEN THE KNIVES (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 6f at Newcastle after being prominent from the outset. Has the talent to take this out. ECLAIR VITALITY (3) stepped out for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing fifth at this track over 5½f, beaten 3.5 lengths. Can improve sharply and may be worth following up. RELATED DUTY (13) resumes from a lay-off of four months. Could only manage to finish eighth at the latest run over 7½f at Hawkesbury. Among the chances while fresh. PHAZED (11) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 4 lengths back in fifth over 5f at Muswellbrook. Well placed on this occasion and is a likely improver.