KATARA (5) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m at Palermo. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. SLEW OF HOPE (4) has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1600m at this track. Drawn to go forward. Best form puts her right in this. BIANCU BEACH (10) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 0.8 lengths from the winner at the end of 1600m. Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. LOYAL LADY (6) met with solid support last time out but could only manage to finish seventh over 1400m at Palermo in a disappointing performance. Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around.