Sat, December 28, 2024

BEATRICE CRANACH (2) is a 16-start maiden who finished eighth at her most recent appearance over 5f at Healesville. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. SHEER GRUNT (4) finished out of the money two starts back then she settled well back and was beaten 4 lengths when seventh in a 1m3f contest at Ararat a month ago. This doesn't look as hard so she is likely to play a big role. ZEFTINO (5) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she settled well back over 1m at Werribee, beaten 11 lengths into ninth. Faces an easier assignment so she is likely to play a big role. CHARMING ASSASSIN (1) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at this track, beaten 11 lengths into fifth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.