WaggaThu, May 02, 2024

NICOLINI VITO (5) Group 2 placegetter. Lifted strongly but just failed to pick up the winner when fresh from a lay-off last start over 6f in the LR Hareeba Stakes at Mornington. Will take a lot from that hitout. Worth noting Josh Richards goes aboard. Placed to advantage so expect another big run. ASGARDA (11) performed above expectations last time over 7f in the Country Championships Final at Randwick, getting the prize by 1.2 lengths. Kayla Nisbet who has scored on her four times retains the mount. Best form puts her right in this. ROCKETING BY (1) Group 3 winner. Was given a short break after finishing eighth over 6f in the G3 Star Kingdom Stakes at Rosehill. Kept ticking over since that run with a trial at Rosehill. One of the contenders. Multiple Group 3 placegetter GRAVINA (3) is returning from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months. Finished ninth in the G3 Rising Fast (Chatham) Stakes at Flemington over 6f at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Matthew Dale.