Mon, October 07, 2024

UNFLINCHING (5) missed the frame when resuming last start over 5½f at Rosehill but wasn't all that far from the winner. Usually performs well with that run under his belt. Should be prominent from the outset. Best figures should see him run well. Group 1 placegetter I AM UNSTOPPABLE (2) hasn't raced since finishing ninth over 5½f in the LR Moomba Plate at Flemington on March 30 and has since switched trainers. Brought up to the mark with a trial win at Rosehill. Good fresh performer with a win and one minor placings from three runs. Sure to be competitive. Group 3 winner THE NOVELIST (7) hasn't raced since finishing 12th in the G2 Tobin Bronze Stakes at Morphettville and has been gelded in the break. Fitter for a trial win at Canterbury. Expected to be in the finish. NO STATEMENT (8) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by 1.2 lengths over 4½f at Newcastle. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role.