PakenhamThu, February 29, 2024

REDOUTE'S NIGHT (1) finished second two runs back at Sandown-Lakeside then improved last time out to score by half a length as favourite over 5f at this track. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PURE RAIN (12) was a winner over 5f at Ballarat last time out, dropping out early before coming home with a powerful run to score by a long neck. Sure to be tough to stop again. CLOCK STRIKES (2) comes here off a break of six-and-a-half months. Scored over 5f at this track to launch the last campaign. Can make his presence felt. HEARCOMESTHESTAR (5) is a progressive galloper who is when resuming since finishing fifth over 6f in the G3 Thoroughbred Club Stakes at Caulfield three-and-a-half months ago. Has never been out of the placings when resuming from two tries. Will find this easier. Best figures stack up nicely.