03:08 tuncurry Saturday 17th January 2026

ALASKAN BAY (1) finished second, beaten a long neck, over 5f at Taree on debut 11 weeks ago and has been kept under wraps since. Sure to have improved over the break and looks well placed to be in the finish again. CARAFE (4) turned in a nice run when fresh from a lay-off two starts back at Port Macquarie then missed the placings last time when 4. 5 lengths from the winner in seventh over 5f at Nowra. Rates highly and is right in the mix. STARWARD (3) is backing up five days after he was safely held in fifth over 5f at Taree against better opposition. Suitably placed so expecting a better run this time. CASSIE'S ANGEL (5) is a three-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Jay Hopkins. By Harry Angel from Cassini Star. Comes here off a Beaumont (Newcastle) trial. Watch the market closely.