PICKS FROM THE PADDOCK

Andrew Ayres has kept ‘em peeled for more horses to watch in the coming weeks

KEMPTON February 12 (standard-slow)
1m handicap (Class 4) COMPETITIVE EVENT DIVINE MESSENGER (Emma Owen) is a round-barrelled individual who looked a smidgen off peak fitness. He did well to finish third after missing the break and left the impression there’s more to come. He’s best when allowed to bowl along and should pick-up a similar race soon.
7f handicap (Class 6) ORDINARY FORM TRUE BELIEF (Brett Johnson) looked in great shape and probably would have wo...