MackayTue, December 30, 2025

DETERMINATION (7) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 15 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 5¼f at Rockhampton. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot get the major prize. WHIRLWIND (12) is returning from a lay-off of six-and-a-half months. Finished eighth at Albury over 7f at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Matthew Mcguire. Fitter for a minor placing in a recent Townsville trial. One of the genuine hopes in the race. BIG DEMEANOR (1) last appeared when he finished third over 7f76yards at Bowen on August 16. Can make his presence felt. ZIPITALIST (5) resumes from a lay-off of 11 weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer Glenda Bell. Finished seventh at Nowra over 5½f at the opening run last time in work.