Tue, January 07, 2025

SOLUTIONIST (11) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when sixth over 6f63yards at this track. Has further improvement to come and is worth following up. SMART SERENADE (7) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Less impressive last time out when eighth over 7f at Newcastle, beaten 5.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Enjoys a drop in grade so he can recapture winning form. TOOMUCHINFORMATION (6) was in the money when resuming at Tuncurry then could only manage eighth last time out over 6f at Port Macquarie. Fitter and deserves another chance. ISLAND LEGEND (8) crossed from an outside draw last time to stalk the lead before drawing clear to win by a nose over 6f63yards at this track. William A Stanley stays aboard. Solid claims on best form.