Sun, December 29, 2024

INVER PARK (1) wasn't disgraced in city class last time when finishing fourth at Eagle Farm. Will appreciate a drop in grade. Among the leading chances in this company. OVIDIUS (2) dug deep to win by a neck two runs back at Doomben then finished fifth over 6½f in the LR Lough Neagh Stakes at Eagle Farm last time. Will find this easier. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Leading contender. DENIED (6) returns after a lay-off of five months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 6f at Gold Coast Poly. One to consider. WAPITI (3) turned in another moderate effort last start when 9 lengths from the winner in 13th over 1m1f at Eagle Farm. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.