05:40 avoca Saturday 18th October 2025

STATION ONE (5) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by 4 lengths over 1m1f at Gunbower. In a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. SACRED EAGLE (11) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when sixth and beaten 4 lengths over 1m1f at Coleraine. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will give a great sight. STAUNCH (6) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 7f at Sandown-Hillside, beaten 2. 25 lengths. Has a fair record when second up, including three top-three finishes. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. KHOEKHOE (1) comes here off a break of five-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 1m at Camperdown. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.