VaalThu, October 10, 2024

CHIEFTAIN (3) is back from a lay-off of five-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 5f at Scottsville. Sure to go well. SECRET CHORD (6) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 2.75 lengths away in sixth over 5f at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. JOHN WICK (4) saluted at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when third over 5f at this track, beaten 1.1 lengths. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to bounce back. THE NAVY LARK (5) was beaten 2.25 lengths into fourth over 5f at this track last time out. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.