02:17 charles-town Thursday 2nd April 2026

RAY OF SUNSHINE (1) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 1. 3 lengths over 7f at this track (Dirt). Has four wins here. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Among the leading chances. ZACHAMUNDO (3) couldn't have been more impressive when resuming last start when he scored by 3 lengths over 6½f at this track (Dirt). Has a strong record at the trip and is expected to run well again. VEX (2) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 6 lengths over 6½f at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and he is one of the main chances. DIRECT APPEAL (4) finished 5 lengths behind the winner in second over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt) last start after lifting strongly to score two runs back. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Not to be discounted.