BALLYMAC SHELLY (1) claimed her maiden two back when strongly fancied to break through then fifth last time, beaten 1.75 lengths (29.41) at this track over 476m. Looks suited here and big improvement expected. SOAP BOX TAILS (6) made light work of trap five with a scorching early sectional but gathered in and had to settle for the minors, finishing third (29.21) at this track over 476m. Expected to feature. EAGLES DREAM (4) struggled to get involved last start after settling well back at this track, but prior to that won easily by 4 lengths at this track (29.16) beating Mendip Sally in an A5 on November 25. Key runner who gets her chance to atone. DERNVILLE LADY (5) is heading the right way. In the minors two back with a close-up second then scored by 4 lengths in an A6 last time at this track over 476m (28.96). Up a notch here but latest effort enough to test this field.