Mornington Racecourse

This race should prove a reliable form reference. BELLE DETELLE only just missed in driving finish at only start at Seymour, perfectly placed. SHANWAH finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Warrnambool when first up, cannot be ruled out. ITWASONLYAKISS ran fourth last start at Sale and should run fitter for past attempts, place only. ONGATITI resumes after a spell of 24 weeks, place only.

SIRENA hasn't been far away in first two races and only just missed last start, finishing a length back from the winner at Mornington when fresh. Clearly the one to beat. MELODIA PERFECTA in the money last start running second at Cranbourne and has four placings from four runs this prep. Likely to race near the speed in a race without much early pace. Expect to be right up there. RHIA first start and untrialled. Watch early betting. SUMMER FLAME first starter and racing without trial. Market as guide.

WRITTEN BLIGH has placed in two attempts this campaign and finished a length back from the leader last start at Mornington, the testing material. VERDOUX has won both races so far and rates highly with Liam Riordan aboard, for the exotics. ETOILE FILANTE last start winner to break maiden at Mornington and winner at the track before, for the wider exotics. SECOND FIX resumes from a 17 week spell and won or placed in two races to start career, include in exotics.