SconeFri, September 27, 2024

RELUCTANCE (4) returns from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months and did win when resuming last time in work over 4½f at Goulburn. Best fresh figures put him right in this. TOO DARN LOVELY (12) showed good early dash and led for most of the way before fading to finish 2.25 lengths away in sixth over 5f at Tamworth. Expected to measure up again. DOLLY BIRD (9) finished midfield when resuming from a break last time out over 4½f at Queanbeyan when in the market. Likely to improve with that run under the belt so she is one of the leading contenders. ALTERCATION (14) started this campaign with a win then was less impressive last time out when fourth over 5f at Muswellbrook, beaten 3 lengths. In contention this time.