GundagaiSat, November 18, 2023

Ruperts red rocket (2) racing well and close to breaking his maiden status.Covered ground early when a tough second over 6½f at corowa on november 6.Hard fit now and no excuses from the inside gate today.Separatist (3) was well fancied last time out but anchored with the 9st4lb when a plugging fourth over 7f at bathurst on october 27.At his top now and expected to figure prominently.Sheetice (1) up in trip here after struggling of late.Disappointed as fav when sixth in a 6f contest at goulburn two weeks ago.Better than that and this looks easier.Flying jewel (4) two runs back have only been fair and racing like he should appreciate the 7f.No shock to see him fill a minor place.