OVERVIEW: MISS ADDI (4) brings one of the strongest profiles of the program, with a strong record at this track and distance range, and comes off some first-rate form, including a win here two back when able to lead, with strong placings around that, including at Melton. There’s speed inside here, but the smaller field should allow her to map favourably and produce solid final sectionals, which she’s consistently been doing this time in.

MASTER LOUEY (1) looks the main danger from the soft pole draw, with Herbertson aboard and the likelihood he will get his chance along the sprint lane after doing little work, trailing the speed as he’s done recently at this track. It all depends on the tempo and the momentum he gets into the straight as to whether he can run down the top pick. HILTONS SPIRIT (2) deserves respect based on current form, which has seen him win 3 from 10 this season, along with some solid recent sectionals last start at Melton. This is another strong race, but his soft map has him in the mix. KEAYANG SANTIAGO (3) is an interesting runner returning to VIC and his former stable, and did perform well earlier in the year. He has early gate speed and will no doubt look to be on the front end; just prefer to see him against this line-up. WOTDIDUSAAY (6) caused a big upset at Echuca and deserves consideration on that effort; this draw makes things a little tricky, however.

BACK: MISS ADDI (4) – 2.5 units (win)