05:15 port-macquarie Thursday 1st January 2026

NAMARA (8) resumes from a lay-off of five-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish eighth at the latest run over 7f at Tamworth. Ran fifth in a recent trial at Gosford. Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. ZOUS APOLLO (4) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 5½f at Armidale. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. STARWARD (1) is a 13-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 6½f at Taree. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment. NANOTAQ (3) was never in contention when resuming last start over 5f at Scone, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths. Fitter and the blinkers come off. Among the leading chances.