Race 1      NOELS GIFT
2/4/3/8
•   Finished off well from a rearward position when third on debut
•   Met a much stronger field when ninth at Charlton last outing
•   Will appreciate a much better draw for this assignment

Race 2      HELLAVA DEAL 
3/4/2/5
•   First starter for trainer Aaron Dunn, which has finished second in two recent trial efforts
•   Raced without cover throughout at his latest Melton trial second
•   Out of the good mare Madazhell, which has produced five winners including Madazalways (1.54.7, $185,308)

Race 3      MY ULTIMATE JIMMY
7/3/9/5
•   Classy 3yo pacer, which recorded a super mile rate of 1.54.8 at his latest Mildura victory
•   Runner up in the South Australian Derby two starts ago
•   Has won five out of his eight starts at Mildura to date

Race 4      RONZEL SONNY
9/3/2/10
•   Lost his chance after missing the start at Globe Derby last outing
•   Finished off well from midfield when third at Mildura two starts ago
•   Has been placed in three of his past five starts

Race 5      HESASTAR 
4/5/7/8
•   Attempted to lead throughout from the pole position at his latest third
•   Versatile pacer, that is likely to be driven in a forward manner
•   Has won 6 races at Mildura already this season

Race 6      WATCHING OVER US
4/2/10/7
•   Making his return for trainer Vince Vallelonga when third at Kilmore last week
•   Didn't really fire on his Sydney trip and might be better suited in Victoria
•   Likely to be driven in a forward manner for his Mildura debut

Race 7      EMMA ROX
1/3/8/7
•   Huge win after racing without cove throughout at her debut for trainer Alex Ashwood
•   Likely to try and lead throughout from the pole position
•   Had no luck after being checked on the home turn in the Mildura Guineas two starts ago

Race 8      RONZEL MICKY
12/6/3/4
•   Has won 3 of her past 4 starts against similar opposition
•   Sprinted quickly in the final 300m when she won her heat of this series
•   Versatile mare, which should be finding the line strongly again

Race 9      WAZOWSKI   
7/1/3/8
•   Handy filly that has been placed in both of her starts for trainer Alex Ashwood
•   Worked hard early before gaining cover when a creditable second at her Mildura debut
•   Won at Wagga in New South Wales on September 19

BEST BET: Race 2 No.3 Hellava Deal 

BEST VALUE: Race 6 No.4 Watching Over Us

BEST ROUGHIE: Race 5 No.1 Neds Beach