BallaratWed, November 15, 2023

Tricky race. ZAYNUDIN (3) is stuck on the one win but is rarely far away and notched up his sixth placing last start when beaten a neck at Warrnambool. Was sent forward there and with similar tactics, expect him to prove hard to catch. PERLE BLEUE (2) got the job done at Warrnambool last start over 1m3 3/4f and should only appreciate the 1m5f further. Maps ideally and looks a key chance. KEEVS (4) won at big odds in a before struggling at Mornington. Could improve. APACHE THUNDER (7) is lightly raced and open to further improvement.