Stony CreekFri, December 29, 2023

ANY ZOUWILLDO (4) returns from a layoff of four-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 5½f at Geelong. Sure to make his presence felt. JUICE BOX (5) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 6f at Bairnsdale. Tricky draw to overcome but does have good gate speed. Looks well placed so expect another big run. UGLY NICOS (6) led into the straight last start over 1m at Moe but could not sustain the pressure and finished eighth. Will appreciate the drop in grade. Should be involved in the finish. MORE THAN INVOLVED (9) is coming along nicely this prep, scoring by 2 lengths last start over 5f at Woolamai. Looks well placed so expect another big run.