WILLOWS HOPE (1) was always well back but did hit the line strongly late to finish 4th and beaten only 3.5 lengths (28.02) at this track. Solid record here at the distance winning two races. Worth another chance. FAIREST DAY (6) turned in a fair 5th placed finish last time at this track over 450m (28.16). Leading chance. HOT CHIP (3) held her own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only 1.3 lengths (27.90) behind Bashful Pebbles at this track. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings three times from six starts. Hard to beat again. FRUITY NINJA (5) missed the placings here most recently but can sneak into the finish with the right run.