05:30 mount-barker Sunday 18th January 2026

BRAVE DRAGON (4) was ridden quietly from a good draw last start before closing nicely to get up for fifth over 6f43yards at Albany. Suited here and expected to prove tough to stop. STARCHASER (9) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 2. 75 lengths back in sixth over 5f at Bunbury. Will take some beating. TIDWELL (6) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at Pinjarra over 6f, beaten 4 lengths. Expected to be right there at the business end. COSMIC WALTZ (5) is a two-start maiden who finished fourth, beaten 3. 5 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5½f at Albany. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.