TEAR DROPS (11) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing third and beaten only 2.25 lengths over 1400m at this track. Facing a tougher assignment but she is worth serious consideration. NIKKA (1) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths starting at $9.40. Finds a tougher race but she has the talent to test this line-up. NINFEIA (5) turned things around last start and landed the prize by half a length over 1400m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to figure in the finish. BELLA DO PASUVI (7) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when fifth over 1300m at this track, beaten 15 lengths. Expect a better run this time.