Colonial DownsSat, August 08, 2026

DARE DEFYING (1) was prominent at the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. DIAMOND KNIFE (10) was one of the favoured runners when back from a break last start but could only manage to finish fifth over 1m at this track (Dirt). Among the leading players. CITY OF BLING (2) ended up 13 lengths behind the winner in sixth on debut last start over 5½f at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf). Plenty of scope for improvement. Likely to feature. ARROW GHOST (6) is a five-year-old gelding who is still a maiden after 21 starts but has been in the placings six times. Failed to threaten when fresh from a lay-off last start, beaten 16 lengths into seventh over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Should be poised just off the lead. In the mix.