Sun, December 22, 2024

LAUNCH SEQUENCE (3) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start over 5f at Tuncurry. Should be close to the speed despite the draw. In a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. DEVOTED DEPUTY (15) is a 17-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at his latest appearance over 6f at Mudgee after he gave away a big start. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. TAKEOVER LAD (2) was prominent at the corner and finished third last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 5½f at Armidale, beaten 2.25 lengths. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a key runner. QUEEN CALANTHE (6) is yet to break through after nine starts but not far off a win. Placed in a then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 5f at Kempsey. Has the addition of blinkers. Can sneak into the finish.