HawkesburyTue, February 13, 2024

MADAME FIOCCA (7) was popular with punters on debut last start over 4½f at Scone and finished second, beaten a head. Has plenty of upside so she will be hard to beat. BLUE ILLUSION (1) returned from a lay-off two-and-a-half weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the bend before being beaten 6 lengths into seventh over 5f at Randwick. Faces an easier assignment so he will prove hard to beat. SOUTHERN CHARM (9) is a talented filly who tackled a tougher race at her last run on October 18 and finished sixth behind Coleman over 5f in the LR Debutante Stakes at Caulfield. Among the chances on her best figures. FAST BLUE (2) ran a fair race on debut last time out, beaten 3 lengths into fifth over 4½f at Newcastle on January 27. Can sneak into the finish.