Sun, September 29, 2024

MERCHANT FLYER (4) kept coming only to just miss as favourite last start over 7f at this track. Will derive great benefit from recent racing. Hard to beat in this suitable race. AICHI ICON (1) finished 4.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 7f at Hawkesbury when resuming from a lay-off. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Likely to feature. NEWMARKET MISS (15) returned from a lay-off two weeks ago when she was beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 7f at this track. Strips fitter and can feature. DUMA (12) finished sixth two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 1m at Toowoomba, beaten only 1.2 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out.