01:25 charles-town Friday 9th January 2026

AZTEC MELODY (1) sat on the pace last start until tiring to finish seventh, beaten 9 lengths, over 4½f at this circuit. Expected to do much better. SARONIC BAY (8) finds it hard to win with just one success from 14 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when seventh over 6½f at this track, beaten 12 lengths. In the right race and there is no reason she cannot get the major prize. MOON ROX (5) finds it hard to win with just one success from 13 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 6½f at this track, beaten 15 lengths. Likely contender with strong prospects. SPARKLEINYOUREYE (6) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 6½f at this track. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.