Stony Creek Race Track

Looks a toss up between the top two selections. MARAMA drawn ideally, commands respect. HURDWICK STONE only just missed in driving finish last start at Werribee when resuming, has solid claims. MARLIN short back-up of three days and finished 10 lengths off the winner last start at Hanging Rock, could upset. RIBBLE VALLEY expected to settle off the speed, quinella.

Hard to see anything upsetting the top two choices. JAKK'S FORTUNE just missed as favourite last start at Moe and has three placings from four runs this prep, one of the main hopes. SWEET LIAISON short back-up of five days and has three placings from six runs this prep, must be considered. NAJLE won last start to break maiden at Moe and returns to shorter trip, could upset. DAY IN HEAVEN placed last start at Werribee and should race on the speed, don't treat lightly.

Stand-out between the top two picks. MAGIC PRINCESS amongst the placegetters last start running second at Benalla and should run fitter for past attempts, marginal top pick. CONFETTI GARDEN on debut and racing without trial, should be thereabouts. ELECTRIC BEC has two placings from three runs this prep and returns to shorter trip, the real danger in the race. SOUTHBY should run fitter for past attempts and finished nine lengths off the winner last start at Cranbourne, dangerous.