Sun, November 17, 2024

LILY BOBTAIL (5) sat on the pace when fresh from a lay-off last start but faded to be beaten 3 lengths into sixth over 5f at Muswellbrook. Placed at her only other second up appearance. Deserves another chance. SHOT DOWN BY LOVE (9) returned last time with a solid third at Coffs Harbour over 4f after being in the firing line on the bend. Steps up a level but she is good enough to make a big impact. AMARONE (2) is a locally trained maiden galloper resuming. After a lay-off of four-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a ninth over 5f21yards at Grafton, beaten 6 lengths. Fitter for a placing in a recent trial. Can feature in the finish. EXCLUSIVE BATTLE (4) is a 14-start maiden who returned last time and finished sixth at Grafton over 5f, beaten 5.5 lengths. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.