AU - Coffs Harbour - Race 2

RUM AND KIRK (1) improving gelding who finds a more suitable contest today. Placed first up at Grafton, then sent to town with a plugging eighth over 6f at Eagle Farm. Can take control early and prove hard to run down. KOBI EXPRESS (5) seven-start maiden with his hoof on the till. No excuses here with Palmer's 7lbs claim after shouldering the 130lbs for a tough on-pace second over 5 ?f at Grafton. Will roll forward in what looks a two-horse race. PIETIERO (7) failed to come up in her first campaign and returns from a five-month spell. Fitted with the two trials and should go on with it this time in. Each way. FLYING MONARCH (3) Trapeze Artist gelding from an O'Reilly mare on debut for the Peter Sinclair yard. Has impressed in two trials and market moves must be closely monitored.