Hastings RacecourseSat, May 17, 2025

DUPLICATION (6) last appeared six-and-a-half weeks ago over 6½f at Turf Paradise when he finished seventh. This is his first run for the Larry Grieve stable. Shapes well and a bold showing is expected. STANFORD BAY (1) returns from a break of eight months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 6½f at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. FINDING WAYS (2) turned in a fine effort to score by one length at this course and distance when resuming from a break last start. Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. BAK TO LIBERTY (3) was in contention on the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 6f at this track, beaten one length. Yet to miss the placings in four starts over this course and distance. Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role.