CANADIAN BEAR (2) lifted strongly to score last time with half a length to spare over 1207m at this track (Dirt), making it three in a row. Should be poised just off the lead. Will prove tough to beat. THE SHOE LADY (3) is a distance specialist who finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1106m at this track, beaten only 1.5 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. LATER DAYS (7) produced a solid effort last time when fourth over 1006m at this track (Dirt) after she gave away a big start. Has seven wins at the trip. Expected to run well. JESS'S GYPSY GIRL (4) failed to live up to market expectations last start when out of the placings over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 16 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects.