Mon, December 23, 2024

TORNADO EXPRESS (2) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 3 lengths win over 6f at this track last time. Among the top chances again. EIGHTY EIGHT STARS (5) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished fourth when fresh from a lay-off two starts back at Quirindi then improved and scored as favourite over 6¼f at Gunnedah two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.2 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. UP THE COUNTRY (4) steps up in trip after scoring last time by a long neck over 5f at Gunnedah on December 7. Down in the weights this time so she should run well. ZAHDI (6) is coming along nicely this prep, scoring by 1.5 lengths last start over 6f at Dubbo. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.