QueanbeyanMon, December 04, 2023

RED REDEMPTION (8) was narrowly beaten here this trip in a return to his best form. He will enjoy a soft run from the paint and can go on with it now. ENCANTADO (1) resumed further improved when beaten a whisker at Canberra, but has proved a handful at the start since. Was a late scratching on 13 November when found to have an issue. Comes off a 42-day freshened with the winkers applied the first time. Good enough but trust is required. LUNA ANGEL (5) didn't run it out at Gundagai but was nudged out here prior at the mile. Drops back to a sprint but can't be ruled out. PROUD GEORGE (3) is in good local hands and needed the when resuming outing. Will race forward and should be much more competitive over the longer sprint.