02:18 longford Thursday 1st January 2026

LORD HEAR US (1) settled well back then made some inroads and finished 6 lengths away in sixth last time out over 7f at Hobart two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey. Faces a far less daunting assignment this time. Best form puts him right in this. ROCKESTJERNE (5) boxed on to finish third last start over 6¾f at Devonport Synthetic, beaten 1. 4 lengths when resuming. Has the ability to figure prominently. ROUSING LEVI (6) tackled city class latest when seventh at Launceston, finishing 3. 5 lengths from the winner. Will find this much easier. Has winning claims. STRIDING BAY (4) finished 3 lengths away in sixth at his last appearance over 1m at Launceston on December 10. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.