OVERVIEW: FREAK OUT (9) is a consistent, experienced horse who rarely puts in a bad run. He can make his own luck, although he sometimes seems to lack the high speed needed late when surrounded by swoopers. He is a nice horse with a good barrier here, allowing him to follow through early and find a handy position. FAKE CULLECTION (5) is fourth-up here and should be approaching peak fitness. She got too far back last start to win, but she let down nicely and looked determined. If she can map well, she will be a threat late. BETTOR DOO (8) is a former Mildura horse who recently moved to Bendigo trainer Brent Curran. He has had two starts since the change of scenery, finishing fourth before scoring a last-start win at Shepparton, where he did it tough but was simply too good. This is his first look at Melton. He will need luck from the barrier, but he is a smart horse. BETA THAN LOVE (1) has been racing well and has the gate speed and the ideal barrier to get every chance here.