Thu, December 12, 2024

COMMAND ORDER (2) ran a little below his best last start when seventh over 1m at Kilmore. May appreciate the longer journey this time. Should be poised just off the lead. Among the leading chances. PRINCE PINOT (7) finished fifth when when resuming from a lay-off last start over 7½f at Bendigo after racing on the pace for much of the way. Will be on the speed in transit and is expected to take some running down. THE ACCELATOR (8) has been in the betting at both starts but hasn't managed to break through. Most recently finished 11th over 7½f at Caulfield Heath, beaten 6 lengths. Can play a big role in the outcome. I'M INSPIRED (4) returns after five months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 1m2f at Warrnambool. Commenced last prep with a minor placing at Warrnambool over 1m2f. Can kick off with a bold showing.