Thu, February 13, 2025

SHIRVINGTON (6) is a maiden galloper who hasn't raced since finishing 3.5 lengths back in fifth over 4½f at Newcastle 11 months ago. Fitter for three trials, placing most recently. Set to run well. CALIFORNIA COMMAND (2) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 5f at Kembla Grange in a tougher race. Will benefit from that experience so he is worth following up. BOOMTOWN CHAT (10) is a maiden galloper resuming. After a lay-off of five months. Closed last campaign with a ninth over 7f at Newcastle, beaten 7 lengths. Trialling well leading into this. Capable of a big return. PREDICTING (5) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when seventh at Newcastle over 4½f, beaten 4 lengths. Not to be discounted.