22:59 emerald-downs Saturday 6th September 2025

SURPRSINGLYPERFECT (5) produced a good effort last start over this distance at this track (Dirt), scoring by 0.8 lengths. Has a strong record this course, scoring at eight of 12 starts. Expect a bold showing. PIRATE RED (7) finished 1.3 lengths back in second over 5f at this track (Dirt) last time out after a gutsy win when resuming from a lay-off two runs back. Has a fine record here with four wins from nine starts. Bold showing expected. VERITAS AEQUITAS (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into fifth. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. ELEGANT BOY (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into sixth. Better than recent efforts suggest.