BallaratTue, July 09, 2024

GOLDEN ESTRELLA (6) ran a strong second over 6f at Pakenham two runs back then was below her best last time over 6½f when tenth, beaten 9 lengths. Looks better placed over this shorter trip so looks sure to feature. SOUTHERN NATIVE (8) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 9 lengths away in tenth over 6f at Warracknabeal. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MYLITLESTARTHATCAN (11) placed two starts ago at Penola but could only manage 11th last time, beaten 14 lengths, over 7f177yards on turf at Mt Gambier. First try on synthetic. Sure to play a significant role. WHERE'S POPPY (1) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6¾f at Donald, beaten 5.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.