Mon, December 30, 2024

MISHIMA (3) finished third, beaten 1.75 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5½f at Hamilton after he was in the firing line on the corner. In the right race and is sure to prove hard to beat. SMASHING RUBY (11) is a 18-start maiden who finished seventh at her most recent appearance over 6f at Mornington. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. SARA PERCHE TIAMO (10) finished third at Bairnsdale two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 5f at Mornington, finishing 9 lengths back in ninth after being in the firing line on the bend. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. HOFF IS ENUFF (2) returns from a layoff of five-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 5½f at Benalla. Has found the right race and is worth including.