03:16 port-macquarie Thursday 1st January 2026

WINTERS ENDING (4) improved last time out, finishing 1. 75 lengths from the winner in third when he made late ground at the end of 7¼f at Kempsey. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. LEGIN (2) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished 3. 5 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1m at Taree. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. WILLIAM'S SMILE (3) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 10 lengths away in second over 1m at Quirindi. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. YIANNI (5) could only manage to finish seventh, beaten 6 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1m1/2f at Grafton. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him.