23:41 emerald-downs Saturday 6th September 2025

EXECUTIVE CHEF (4) registered a strong win at this track two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when second over 1m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including two wins. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ARIO (1) opened this prep with a win two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when second over 6½f at this track, beaten 0.3 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. JIN TONG (6) came home strongly last start to finish third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 5f at this track. Tough to stop again. TAX CODE (2) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 1m at this track (Dirt). Has started five times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Likely improver with strong prospects.