22:45 fair-grounds Saturday 21st February 2026

LITTLE DITTY (2) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths starting at 7/4. Likely improver with strong prospects. STEEL VENOM (6) was in contention on the bend and finished 2. 75 lengths from the winner in third last start at this track (Dirt) over this distance. Has never been out of the money in four starts at this trip, including two wins. Should park just off the speed. Best figures should see him run well. GOLDEN BANDIT (5) produced a good run two starts back to finish second but disappointed last time when out of the placings at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) over the same trip after he had travelled in a rearwards position. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. YOU'RE ON MUTE (10) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing sixth last start over 7f at Delta Downs (Dirt) five-and-a-half weeks ago. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. In the mix.