RACE COMMENT

Tackling the junior FFA here last week, THE VICAR OF DIBLEY (5) eased from this same gate and then never saw daylight yet was not too far from the winner HOT AND TREACHEROUS in a slick last 800. Attacking the line with venom to score two starts back, tackling her own sex can see her capitalise. SOAP OPERA (4) has not had much in her favour in recent starts, the latest against the ‘boys’ when forced to start wide off the second line at the 2138. Midfield in the Forever Gold the start prior when buried in the run, the small field will be in her favour to issue a challenge here. WINDY HILL TARA (6) secured her first Qld victory here three starts back. Following up with a placing behind CALL TO ORDER, she is on the short back up after another solid effort not rewarded here on Tuesday in a small field. Back to mare’s grade is a big plus.Chasing a hat-trick of victories prior to Christmas, JENSVILLE (2) was attacking the line from deep field when runner-up to IMA QUEEN BEE. Defying gate 7 to secure a qualifier the start prior, she was too strong over the 2138 three back to defeat POST PAINTER in a race franked by the next three she beat all producing subsequent wins. REASON TO SHINE (5) was sectionally impressive last week when eased from gate 7 before making strong metres over the closing stages for 2nd. The same result from the same gate two starts back when runner-up to REELY NAUTI, if able to position cheaply, this is a race where she looms large. A PERFECT DANCE (6) finally landed a qualifying win last week after threatening to win in that grade for so long. With the winning confidence, she can look to feature again despite the gate. AURORA JOY (3) is super consistent and never too far from the action. Grabbing bronze last week behind EYE SEE THESEASIDE, if the tempo is strong, look for her swooping late.