STAND THE RAIN (7) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1911m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. MARY LOIS (1) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.75 lengths away in third over 1911m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) when she was always up in the leading division. Meeting a deeper field this time but she can win if at her best. SISTER JEAN (8) turned in a better effort to finish second last start, beaten 0.8 lengths over 1710m at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf). Among the top chances again over the extra ground. OSMOSIS (9) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Saratoga Turf (Turf) over 1911m last time, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths. Well placed to make amends.