05:20 cowra Sunday 18th January 2026

ZALE (10) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by a head over 6f87yards at Orange. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. HELLINDA (6) improved sharply on his seventh two starts back at Moruya with success over 6f at Corowa two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by half a length after being prominent at the turn. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. BLITZAR (3) was comfortably accounted for when eighth last time out over 6f at Wagga, beaten 29 lengths. That followed a win at Hay at the previous outing. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. BIG DAY OUT (4) was in the money two starts back at Wagga but couldn't back it up last time when ninth, beaten 10 lengths, at Flemington over 5f. Well placed and should be about the mark.