06:29 narromine Saturday 18th October 2025

EMPHATIC BEL (8) finished 12th two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 5f at Dubbo, beaten only half a length after being in the firing line on the turn. Finds a more suitable contest and can find winning form. RUBICON RIVER (9) was in the placings when 3. 4 lengths away from the winner last time at Lockhart and gets some weight relief here. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Among the leading chances. DAO SUN (3) started this campaign with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 5f at Grenfell, beaten 5. 5 lengths. Wendy Peel gets the best out of this seven-year-old gelding. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. BRUMMAGEN (6) finished seventh when when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5f at Dubbo after racing on the pace for much of the way. Can feature in the finish.