ToowoombaSat, March 16, 2024

THE AUTHOR (9) is a locally trained mare who just missed last time when a nose away in second at Ipswich over 6¾f. Winning chance. SOBUTE (3) returns after five months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a 11th over 6f at Sunshine Coast. Placed in a recent trial. Rates highly and is a strong chance to break through. NORTHERNONTAP (2) is a son of Encryption out of Te Amo who was purchased for AUD $ 55,000 (Magic Millions 2022 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Scored in a trial at Toowoomba Inner Track. A betting push will add to the confidence. MATERIALIST (7) is a first-starter by sire Capitalist from the stakes-winner Claudia Jean. Showed ability with a recent trial placing. Could pay to watch for market confidence.