Mountaineer ParkWed, November 15, 2023

XCELLENT START (4) finished 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 4½f at Charles Town five-and-a-half weeks ago as 13/10 favourite. Steps up in journey today. Sure to prove very tough to beat. ROAD MINISTER (2) showed little early dash when resuming last start but found the line strongly to get up for third, beaten 8 lengths, over this course and distance. Commendable record at this trip with a win and two minor placings and is a leading contender. WATCHING SNOW FLY (5) got off the mark with an impressive maiden win last time out over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Re-unites with L A Batista who was on board last start. This is tougher but he is capable of another big run. Set Weights ORD OF DAMOCLES (3) broke his maiden three starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten 3.5 lengths into second over 6f at this track (Dirt). Should park just off the speed. One of the better hopes.