OVERVIEW: LUVERBOY (2) looks a really good value play, finally coming up with a good draw and looking to get a perfect map, likely behind the speed. Nearly half of his wins have come at this track, and when forced to be map-negative last week, he hit the line well when the race was over. The last time he got this likely map was in July when he won comfortably at Echuca from behind the speed. He’s a nice play on both totes.

ELLEEGANT LANE (8) has really hit form this past month, winning 2 from 3, and at Melton no less, where she has run good time. Those wins have coincided with Liam Older, who seems to get on well with her, and although she’ll need luck from the draw, she deserves respect. TRYX VIXEN (4) drops well back in class from the Vicbred, but to be fair she didn’t make much of that last start when failing to beat one home, albeit in very quick time. If she can show better speed and find the front or race on speed, she can improve sharply; she must be kept safe. CRESCO THREEPEAT (9) is a tough type who races well at this track and grade. He beat home Ellegant Lane back in August. His chances depend on tempo. THERESHEWAS (5) and last-start winner YELLA (6) will need luck from the draw, but they should be considered for exotic plays.

BACK: LUVERBOY (2) – 0.5 units (win) 1.5 units (place)