OVERVIEW: POSTERIZED (5) good effort two starts ago when brave in defeat. Outclassed last start and will find this much easier. A major chance in this. NOTHING SWEETER (8) racing well and will enjoy a soft trip along the pegs. If the breaks come her way she can figure in the finish. IM THE WILD ONE (1) it took 33 starts to win her first race and she’s won now two of her past three runs. A fast beginner that has found a taste for winning. Can give a big sight. MAXY BOMBER (11) has become a teaser for running well but is struggling to bring up his second win. Worthy of another chance. CARUSO STAR (7) is very honest and never far away, but the draw is not kind here whilst DEEBRAXTON (9) strips fitter and can improve.

EARLY SPEED: 1,5,7

RATINGS: 5/ 8/ 1/ 11/ 7/ 9

OVERVIEW: ABBIE (4) is racing well and was a winner two starts ago. Not far away last start and strikes a suitable race here to be figuring in the finish. AT THE DISTANCE (10) will find this easier than recent starts and will be running on late. Definite chance. OOPZEE DAIZEE (6) good effort to win last start having done her share of work. Definite chance again. CONSTANT (9) capable of better and will find this more to her liking. Can make her presence felt. RASTAMON (12) not far away last start coming off a big handicap. Easier here and must be respected. APEX (8) has a tricky draw but has ability when right. Not out of it. KENNYWOULD (7) unplaced at his first Victorian start and will be improved by that run. Don’t dismiss. CHAMPAGNE GEMMA (11) won at her race debut and outclassed at her next two starts. Has claims.

EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4,6

RATINGS: 4/ 10/ 6/ 9/ 12/ 8/ 7/ 11

OVERVIEW: SNICKERS EXPRESS (2) recent performances have been very encouraging and was terrific when finishing fifth in the Victoria Derby. A repeat performance can have him fighting out the finish. THE ITALIAN DREAM (3) 3yo filly racing well and draws to be prominent. Expect a bold showing. AMOUR MATERNAL (4) runner up two starts ago and looks well placed to be amongst the main chances along with OK KNOX (10) that was brave in defeat last start. MIELICKI (7) and FLOATING MOUNTAIN (5) are very honest and are never too far away whilst SOLOTREKK (9) resumes from a very long spell but has showed to have ability and can run well fresh. REGINALDS REIGN (8) strips fitter and can show improvement.

EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3

RATINGS: 2/ 3/ 10/ 4/ 7/ 5/ 9/ 8

OVERVIEW: MAJOR CRUNCH (10) is a talented 3yo that has been competing against much stronger company and looks suited here. Should prove hard to hold out.  EVILEYE (8) 3yo filly that ran well when first up and will strip much fitter for this. If the openings appear expect her to be running on strongly.   MONTANA PRIDE (5) honest pacer that needs a suitable trip but is rarely far away. Amongst the chances. BRINGUSJOY (9) forget last run and ran well when first up. Fitter and plenty more scope for improvement. Has claims. LENARD ESS (4) STYLISH GEM (1) and SENNA STORM (6) are experienced runners that has their share of ability. Must be respected.

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RATINGS: 10/ 8/ 5/ 9/ 4/ 1/ 6

OVERVIEW: SWEET IDEAL (3) outstanding run when first up and she savaged the line when fourth. There is still plenty more to unlock with this mare. Expect a big showing despite a tricky draw.  LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (2) highly talented mare with an ideal draw and should be well poised throughout. Sure to be in this for a long way.  GOLLY GEE FELLAS (8) interstate visitor that will be improved further from her last start runners up performance. Has loads of ability and is right in this. EUREKA JO (4) excellent run first up and strips fitter. Has early speed and is one of the main chances. THE ANSWER (5) rarely runs a poor race and was brave in defeat last start. Must be respected again. FEARLESS WRITER (1) drawn to get a soft trip and can unleash a short sharp sprint. Drawn to be in striking range in an excellent race.

EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4,5

RATINGS: 3/ 2/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 1

OVERVIEW: SWEETNIKKILOU (3) might have a slight tactical advantage here from the draw to stay out of trouble and make her own luck. Outstanding win when first up and only strips further fitter here. Top chance again. KISS (1) class mare that probably got the draw that she didn’t want with her lack of early speed. Just needs an opening and she will prove hard to hold out.  Stable runner UNIQULEY IDEAL (7) should be at peak fitness and does have plenty of early speed. Should be in this for a long way. Both CAN BE A RUEBE (6) and CENTOFELLIE (2) are going well and have place and first four claims.

EARLY SPEED: 2,3,6,7

RATINGS: 3/ 1/ 7/ 6/ 2

OVERVIEW: OUR LUCIANO (4) is a very smart horse with the advantage of a front-line draw. Strong effort to win last start and looks hard to beat. MIKI TO SUCCESS (8) is an outstanding pacer that is racing with great zest. Faces a tricky draw but is sure to force his way into the race. A major threat. OUR ROCKER (2) is a lightly raced pacer that continues to progress nicely. He’s the new boy on the block that is gaining his share of admirers. Can run well. MAXNJAX (1) drawn to be well poised and is sure to get every chance. ODIN (3) good effort last start and has place claims. SIR JIMMY (11) good effort last start but the draw is challenging. Both DEE ROE (9) and STORMRYDER (5) have been wonderful juvenile pacers that are struggling to recapture their best form but can’t be overlooked.

EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4

RATINGS: 4/ 8/ 2/ 1/ 3/ 11/ 9/ 5

OVERVIEW: WAR DAN BUDDY (2) excellent run last start when brave in defeat. Looks extremely well placed here and with his early gate speed, he clearly is the horse to beat. DO IT (3) is an improving type and continues to progress. Good effort last start and can run well again here. THESTATESMAN (4) can take up a forward position and has measured up in this class in the past. Place chance along with A LOT LIKE LOUIE (6) CUZZY BRO (5) and ATA RANGI (8) all have good ability, but the draws aren’t favourable. Place and first four hopes.

EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4

RATINGS: 2/ 3/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 8

OVERVIEW: SCOOTER LOU (4) runner up at his race debut when starting a short price favourite and shows promise. Suited here and expect a big showing in this. SWAYWITHSIERRA (3) gave a great sight last start and was just run down. Keeps improving and expect another big showing. STORM VENDETTA (5) both race starts to date have been encouraging.  Can measure up here and fight out the finish. ARUVAL (2) not far away at her race debut and is sure to be improved by her race experience. Improving type and has place claims whilst MY MARIONETTE (1) and RIDE HIGH CAPTAIN (6) are first four hopes.

EARLY SPEED: 3,4,5

RATINGS: 4/ 3/ 5/ 2/ 1/ 6

OVERVIEW: MI BOW (4) consistent mare that is racing well and will find this easier than recent starts. Can fight out the finish again here and is ready to win her maiden race. METRO SWISH (7) nice run at her race debut and will be improved by that performance. Can run well again. IMABOGANBOY (5) hasn’t been far away of late despite yet to running a place from nine attempts. Amongst the chances. FARSTAR (9) has been in market but is yet to fire at the races. Keep safe. EQUAL AND OPPOSITE (3) placed at her past two starts and is a place and first four chance.

EARLY SPEED: 3,4,7

RATINGS: 4/ 7/ 5/ 9/ 3