SOREL RISING (1) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing one length away in second over 6½f at Bendigo. Well-placed and is going to prove tough to run down. LOVIN' LAUGHS (2) comes here off a last-start fifth, beaten 6 lengths, over 7f at Cranbourne. Has the right profile. SANDWINA (9) has returned in good order this campaign. Ran well but found one better last time over 1m at Echuca after registering her maiden win when resuming the run before. Blinkers are removed. Among the leading chances. SHAALUTE (8) returned from a lay-off three-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 3 lengths into fifth over 6f at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time.