MARY STRIPES (7) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 12 starts. Was again denied last start when she found one better over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. COOLING AWAY (9) was always forward and boxed on to finish third over 1400m at this track last time. Form here at this trip is sound. Reunites with Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti which is a proven winning combination. Sure to play a big role. OAK ISLAND (4) finds it hard to win with just one success from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when ninth over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ORNETA (5) resumes from a spell. Didn't make an impact at her only run last prep on October 25, finishing fifth over 1200m at this track. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. In the mix.