OVERVIEW: WICKED MITZI (4) is yet to win in nine attempts this season, but in her defence, she’s often had tricky draws and set-ups to overcome. She now has a favourable draw to use her gate speed and look for the top end over the short trip, which she loves. Her only try at this track was good behind a smart one when they ran time, and this looks much more suitable.

KIA ORA BEAUTY (8) was a winner when able to lead from the pole three starts back, but the back row doesn’t help here. Although she can be a little hard to catch, Herbertson goes back aboard, and the last time that happened she was a winner at Shepparton. KATUNGA EXPRESS (7) is another who always seems to draw poorly but often tends to be map-negative regardless. He comes off a good second last start at Melton, where he sat parked and they ran quick time. He’s a solid chance once again. SCOOTER LOU (5) is a last-start winner at Melton but had all the favours there from the inside draw and was able to outsprint them late. That’s good form for this, but the map is a bit sticky. KING KASEY (1) is up in grade, but the favourable draw should ensure a positive map and give her every chance to be in the mix.

BACK: WICKED MITZI (4) – 1.5 units (win)