ToowoombaSat, September 07, 2024

CAPITAL REIGN (2) comes here off a break of three-and-a-half months. Scored over 4½f at Roma to launch the last campaign. Has ability and should be right in the finish. RUSSIAN DIVA (6) is coming off a determined win last start over 5f at Casino four weeks ago. Drops significantly in the weights so she is one of the main contenders. DEVIL'S RITE (4) comes here off a break of six-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 4f76yards at this track. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with three minor placings. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. ISLAND TIDE (3) bounced straight to the front from the rails draw and led until straightening before finishing fourth over 5f at this track last time out. Worth including.