TAP AND A HUG (8) has been about the mark of late including last start when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Looks a solid top-three prospect. ALYVIA MAVIS (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 37 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when eighth over 1207m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. CALIFORNIA SMOKE (4) was always well out of her ground when 13 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1207m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her fourth at this track the run before. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. ALYVIA'S LIL GIRL (9) was beaten 7 lengths into sixth over 1207m at this track at her latest appearance. Well placed to turn things around.