OVERVIEW: KISS ME MINI (3) returns to a suitable grade after facing very strong company at Melton, where she’s raced quite well, and last time was severely checked out of the race. The last time she raced here was in this grade, from this same draw, and she won in quick time, albeit saving ground along the pegs. There appears to be good speed around her, so she can map well and be within striking distance late.

KEAYANG PAYTON (7) has had her past six runs against quality opposition at Melton and will appreciate dropping back to the provincials. The last time she raced at this track she ran a good second in a strong form race. The draw is very sticky, though, over the short trip and she will need luck in running. SHAZZA LOVE (4) has early gate speed and will be hunting for a forward position over the short trip. She has a good strike rate at this track and does like the distance range, but her best form is in slightly easier grade. GOODTIME LIBBY (6) had a stint in NSW racing in strong mares’ company and acquitted herself well. She was well up in grade two starts back and was outclassed but was good last time in similar grade to this from the back row. She can improve sharply against this line-up. AMERICAN MICHI (8) is another worth keeping safe. The ability is there, and he didn’t have the best trip last time. HURRIKANE DUSTY (1) also has minor claims from the soft draw.