Emerald DownsSat, May 09, 2026

MAXIMUM SPARKLE (6) returns from a lay-off of three-and-a-half months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished sixth at Turf Paradise (Dirt) over 6f when when resuming last time in work. Leading contender. ABOVE THE ORDINARY (3) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 3 lengths over 6½f at Turf Paradise (Dirt). Shaping up nicely and she is a solid top-three hope. KIR ROYALE (4) returns after a lay-off of eight months. Looking to emulate her win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Worth plenty of thought. FLASH THAT SMILE (5) is a progressive six-year-old mare who resumes from a break of three-and-a-half months, her last appearance being a win over 6f at Turf Paradise (Dirt) at her only run of that campaign. Has won when fresh from a lay-off in the past. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Sure to be thereabouts.