02:55 turfway-park Wednesday 17th December 2025

NIP N TUCK (2) missed the placings two runs back then settled well back last start when 17 lengths away in 12th over 7½f at Hawthorne. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. BURNING LEAVES (10) bounced back last start and landed the prize by 2. 5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner as public elect over 1m at this track (Synthetic). Goes up a rung or two but he is worth serious consideration. SOME R BLESSED (7) is fresh from a lay-off of 11 weeks and it is worth noting he has scored at the past two when resuming runs, last prep over 1m at Belterra Park. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. UNDERDRESSED (4) lines up for the first time since September 17. Looking to emulate his win at Horseshoe Indianapolis when returning from a lay-off last prep. Has a strong when resuming record, scoring on two occasions from four starts. Has to be respected.