ThistledownThu, July 16, 2026

EAGLE NEST (4) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 3 lengths over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Boasts five wins here. Erik Barbaran who has scored on him four times retains the mount. Well placed and should be in the finish. WASABI BEACH (7) scored an impressive win by 4 lengths when resuming from a lay-off last time out over 6f at this track (Dirt). RECKLESS L J (1) was comfortably accounted for when third last start over 6f at this track, beaten 5. 5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. That followed a good when resuming win at this track. Faces an easier assignment so he is a leading player. PARTY POOPER (5) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when sixth over 6f at this track, beaten 14 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can figure prominently.