Winner of two of his seven starts over C&D including a success in October off a 2lb lower mark. Yard go well here at this track in February and hold a 35% win and place strike rate here in the last 30 days.
Long losing run came to an end seven days ago over 6f off a 7lb lower mark. 10-time winner at the track who has a 50% strike rate over C&D. Capable of backing up his win if in the mood.
Appeared to do too much in the early stages when finishing fourth of 14 beaten 3½L over the extended 1m2f here earlier in the month. The Oratorio gelding can be considered a major player from in form yard and being two from five races C&D.
Very much in form when running well in defeat for recent handlers Ger Lyons and Denis Hogan. Could be of interest in first-time blinkers on stable debut.
Well held on return to action over 7f here earlier this month. Won on his sole start over C&D but may need others to falter for the Showcasing gelding to play a role here.
Third of eight beaten 1¼L over 7f on the Shamardal gelding's sole start at the track in May. Well held since including a heavy maiden hurdle defeat earlier this month and plenty more needed here.
Forecasts
Aussie Valentine (5/4), Togoville (9/2), Hasselnott (5/1), Georgian Bay (7/1), Waitaki (8/1), Fashaar (10/1), Zayriyan (20/1)
The solid and consistent AUSSIE VALENTINE can make it three from eight over C&D here with the eight-year-old not having to improve much on his last couple of starts to land a blow here. C&D winners Togoville and Hasslenott on stable debut can prove to be the biggest dangers with Georgian Bay worthy of consideration.