Alice SpringsSun, September 14, 2025

CHIEF WHITE SOCK (1) is a distance specialist who was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 5½f at Katherine, beaten 7 lengths into fourth. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. STANDING BEAR (3) is a nine-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Ray Viney stable. Hasn't raced since finishing eighth at Gulgong three-and-a-half months ago. Not seen at the trials but looks nicely placed. Expected to be in the finish. QUANAPIRRI BAY (2) returns from a layoff of nine weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 5f at this track. Yet to win when resuming but generally runs well with three minor placings from four tries. Looks a strong top-three prospect. SPLISH SPLASH (4) finished fifth over 7f at this track at her most recent appearance on May 31. Has found the right race and is worth including.