Fri, January 03, 2025

COURTING EMILY (2) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing a head from the winner in second over 7½f at Bendigo. Can open winning account this time. ALWAYS FIORENTE (1) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 6 lengths from the winner in sixth over 7f at Sale. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. SUNTORA (11) travelled in a rearwards position then made a little ground and finished 5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 6f155yards at Geelong when when resuming from a lay-off as 7/4 favourite. Tackles a longer journey this time. Won't find this as tough. Has winning claims. BIG BERTHA (6) went back early from her wide draw over 1m at Wangaratta last time but hit the line strongly to finish fourth. Solid top-three hope.