BallaratFri, July 05, 2024

LADY DUMONT (2) returned to winning form last start, scoring by half a length over this journey at this track. Has a sound record at this journey with two wins and four minor placings. Expected to measure up. SMOKEY WARRIOR (3) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.3 lengths adrift in third over 6f at this track when fresh from a break. Has two wins from four starts at this circuit. Will give backers a sight. PERI PERI RICH (1) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 5½f at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HELL OF A TRIP (4) drifted well back last start before storming home to score by a neck over 6f at this track. Commendable record at this trip with a win and two minor placings and is among the main hopes.