Fri, January 10, 2025

CAVALLA VELOCE (6) wasn't far away on debut last start over 5½f at Sale, finishing third and beaten 1.3 lengths. Open to sharp improvement and can get off the mark this time. NEBUCHADNEZZAR (2) is a maiden galloper resuming from a lay-off after finishing tenth over 5f at Flemington at the latest appearance on July 20. Fitter for a placing in a recent trial. Expected to feature. WHITSON (4) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of six months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 5½f at Ballarat Synthetic. Ran ninth in a recent trial at Ballarat. Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. BON'S A LAD (1) is back after a break of five months. At the last run before the layoff he finished seventh over 6f at Pakenham Synthetic. Has ability so don't underestimate.