04:47 cairns Thursday 9th April 2026

ARMOUR FORCE (2) has returned in good order this campaign. Opened with a third at this track two starts back then scored by a nose last time out over 6¼f at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot score again. COLOURS OF AUTUMN (7) finished fourth when resuming two runs back then progressed nicely last time out to score by 0. 7 lengths over 6¼f at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. CHOIR BOY (3) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when sixth over 6¼f at this track after he travelled towards the rear of the field. Cherry-ripe now and can turn things around. VALENKI (1) settled well back then came home powerfully to score by 1. 2 lengths over 4¾f at this track last time out. Good record at this journey with three wins and seven minor placings from 15 starts and is one of the better hopes.