NhillTue, December 26, 2023

STAND BY ME NED (4) is building up to a win, most recently finishing a long neck from the winner in third over 1m1f at Horsham. Nice alley and worth serious consideration. FLYBALL (8) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 1m at Swan Hill. Ran fourth in a recent trial at Colac. Good chance to break through. KENSAL GREEN (10) returns after seven months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a 13th over 1m at Bendigo. Nicely placed and can get off the mark. BORDER VISAGE (7) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 7f at Wangaratta, beaten 9 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Likely improver with top-three prospects.