21:12 turf-paradise Thursday 22nd January 2026

PLAYFUL (4) finished fourth when fresh from a break over 6½f at this track, 4. 5 lengths from the winner. Tackles a turf track for the first time. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Likely to feature. TOPIC THUNDER (6) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by a nose over 1m at this track (Turf). Will go forward and should be in the finish again. SONG OF SONGS (1) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 6f at this track (Dirt) six-and-a-half weeks ago. Has upside and is among the chances again. SMART ALTERNATIVE (2) raced on the pace over 5½f at this track (Dirt) last time and went on to win by 4 lengths. Must be respected.