Sun, January 05, 2025

PLATINUM LIES (7) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 5½f at Sunshine Coast Poly after being prominent from the outset. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. GILIANA (8) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth, beaten 7 lengths, at Ipswich over 5½f. Likely improver with strong prospects. DEPUTIZE (5) was safely held when eighth last start over 5½f at Ipswich, beaten 4.5 lengths. That followed a good when resuming win at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. YEMEAN (13) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Ipswich, finishing third and only 0.9 lengths from the winner at the end of 4f. Looks well placed so expect a bold display.