Alice SpringsSat, March 30, 2024

VANDERLAND (2) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 5½f at this track when beaten 1.2 lengths. Has the speed to be prominent. Sure to be in the finish. SOONALI (3) resumes from a lay-off of seven months and is having his outing under new trainer Kerry Petrick. Finished ninth at Swan Hill over 6f at the opening run last time in work. Key runner fresh from a break. . Well placed and is among the leading players. OLD MATE SMITHY (10) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6f at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Fitter so watch for a better performance.