Fri, March 28, 2025

ANORTHERNBELLE (9) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1m at Terang. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. HUGHIE'S SPIRIT (3) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 8 lengths into tenth at his latest appearance over 6f at Mt Gambier. Will find this a little tougher but should be hard to stop. THE OCTOPUS (5) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 1m3/4f at Geelong, beaten 6 lengths. Strips fitter and can go on to take this out. GARNET BAY (10) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 11 lengths back in eighth over 1m1 1/2f at Kyneton. Worth including in this suitable contest.