02:45 port-macquarie Friday 23rd January 2026

VELKA (5) resumed from a lay-off last start with a sound third over 5f at Taree when he worked home well. Nicely placed to take this out. ZO FRILLING (4) is a maiden galloper who hasn't raced since finishing 2 lengths back in fourth over 7f at Canberra four-and-a-half months ago. Winner of a recent trial. Among the leading chances. DIRTY DOES IT (8) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race when he made late ground and finished 2 lengths away in fourth last time out over 5f at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BLUE DANE (6) was beaten 5. 5 lengths into fifth in a 6f contest at this track last time out. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.