Thu, January 09, 2025

SOUL TAKER (8) was a real eye-catcher last start, coming from the tail over 1m at Canberra to finish a neck from the winner in third. Lightly raced mare who is starting to put it together now and she should play a major role again. LEDECKY'S DREAM (1) drifted well back last start then wound up strongly to finish sixth, beaten 2.25 lengths, over 7f at Wangaratta. Outdashed but got home well and the extra ground looks a big plus. Well placed and expected to go well. MAYFAIR HOTEL (6) finished out of the money two starts back then she settled well back and was beaten 1.75 lengths when fifth over 1m1f at Wagga Riverside two-and-a-half weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. ARTIST (2) finished second when resuming two runs back at Cooma then progressed nicely last time out to score by a nose over 7f65yards at Queanbeyan. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.