Sun, October 06, 2024

GOING NUCLEAR (3) turned in a nice run when fresh from a lay-off two starts back at Cairns then missed the placings last time when 4 lengths from the winner in seventh over 7½f at Cairns. Rates highly and can bounce back. TYCOON LAD (5) is in top form, most recently recording a win by 1.5 lengths over 1m3/4f at Ewan to make it two on the bounce. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Among the leading chances. VANCOUVER BAY (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Mackay. Less impressive last time out when seventh over 1m1 1/2f at Cairns, beaten 16 lengths. Has the ability to take care of this field. VEE EIGHT POWER (11) was expected to do more last start when out of the placings over 6f at Ewan, beaten 7 lengths. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running a bold race.