05:55 kembla-grange Tuesday 17th February 2026

CRAVING MAGIC (9) finished fifth two runs back at Sapphire Coast then improved last time out to score by a head after being prominent at the corner over 6½f at Canberra. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. ARTFUL PERSUASION (7) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when seventh and beaten 3 lengths over 1m at Randwick. Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. CHEEKY DANCER (10) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when seventh over 6½f at this track. Has further improvement to come and is sure to be about the mark. COMMANDING ARTIST (8) finished fifth last start over 1m at Warwick Farm after racing on the pace for much of the way. Can feature in the finish.