AU1 - Maryborough - Race 1

COMMODUS (1) lines up for the hat-trick after taking out a Group One feature over 1 ¹/16m at Melton last time out, getting home by 5 metres. Drawn well so another win is on the cards. VYTIS (6) returned from a break in very good order last time out when a comfortable winner over 1 5/16m at Terang on 20/10/2025, getting home by 4.5 metres. Facing a tougher assignment but he is up to the task. IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (7) comes here following a Group One 11th three weeks ago over 1 ¹/16m at Melton, beaten 100 metres by Commodus. Looms as a serious challenger. THE DARK THUNDER (4) is a chance after finishing in the money for the second time in a row last start, beaten a head into second at Bendigo.