STO PATOMA

NIKKI POLLOCK · BILLY CRAY · 4yo Mare

Returns from a lengthy lay-off with two trials to prepare, the latest a third at Tamworth, and stall two gives her a kinder starting point than many. She was beaten over 11 lengths at Canberra Acton before the break despite being near the top of betting, after covering ground and offering little late. Last run was poor, but the setup is better for a place rebound.