AMERICAN POPSTAR (1) has returned in good order this campaign. Won her maiden first-up over 1710m at this track (Synthetic) then finished third over 1609m at this track (Turf) last time. Strips fitter and is among the leading chances. BAL DE MAR (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 16 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1673m at this track, beaten 14 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. STORM WEST (4) recorded a strong maiden win over 1106m at this track (Synthetic) last time, getting there by 5 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and she is right in the mix again. FROSTED KISSES (5) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 1673m at this track (Synthetic) when resuming from a spell, beaten 6 lengths. Ready to go one better.