FlemingtonSat, March 09, 2024

Manikato Stakes winner BELLA NIPOTINA (2) finished 0.9 lengths away in fourth last time out over 5f at this track when resuming from a lay-off. Steps up in distance. Craig Williams who has four wins when partnering stays on. Fitter and looks sure to play a big role. Group 3 winner SGHIRRIPA (12) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish seventh, beaten 2.25 lengths, over 5½f in the G1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield. Leading player. Black Caviar Lightning Stakes winner IMPERATRIZ (1) scored when resuming last start in the G1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at this track over 5f after she was in the firing line on the corner. Is yet to miss the frame from nine starts at this distance, including seven wins. Opie Bosson who has scored on her 11 times retains the mount. Expected to measure up. Coolmore Classic winner ESPIONA (4) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish third when resuming last time out over 5f in the G1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at this track. Will be running on late again.