02:05 mountaineer-park Wednesday 3rd December 2025

RUFUS (2) is a nine-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth after being prominent at the turn at his latest appearance over 6f at this track (Dirt). Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. SPRINGS (8) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 11 lengths when sixth over 5f at this track nine days ago. Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around. Set Weights ERVIN MERVYN (6) returns from a lay-off. Finished second at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep seven months ago. Comes here with definite top-three claims. CAROLINA CHEROKEE (1) fought on for third last start over 6f at this track (Dirt), beaten 4 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.