06:24 belmont-park Wednesday 11th February 2026

EXCESS BAGGAGE (7) drifted back when resuming last time out before boxing on well to finish seventh over 6f in the LR Western Australian Breeders' Classic at Bunbury. Drops back in grade. Among the leading chances this field. MAKWELL SMART (3) booted up from the inside draw to sit on the speed when resuming last start then stuck on well to finish 1. 2 lengths away in second over 5f at Bunbury. Nicely placed to go one better. MISS VALMALENCO (4) settled well back then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 2 lengths away in fifth last time out over 5f at Ascot when fresh from a lay-off. Steps up in distance. Leading hope. BACKCHATTING (2) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 14 lengths away in ninth over 7f at Ascot. No surprise to see him in the mix.