OVERVIEW: MASTER LOUEY (1) looks a good map bet here with ace driver James Herbertson aboard. He looks to map behind the speed, of which there appears to be plenty, and strips fitter third-up. He was well up in grade from a bad draw last time in the VICBRED, and prior to that fresh he didn’t get clear running in a quality race. Whilst he gives away ratings points, that map and his late closing sectionals may be enough to overcome a quality line-up. BULLETPROOF KID (3) deserves another chance despite going down as a well-supported odds-on favourite at Shepparton. He didn’t get much peace in front there and narrowly went down on the line. His form prior had been excellent, particularly here at his home track where he has bumped into a couple of handy ones. He’s got the speed to lead these, but his chances depend on the pressure thereafter. COVERED IN GOLD (6) has been racing well for the new stable, winning three times this season, including three starts back when they ran good time, setting it up for the swoopers. BINALONG MATE (5) is his stablemate and is also racing in great heart, winning two of his past four. With good speed, I expect both of those to put pressure on BULLETPROOF KID (3), the likely leader. ANGELS WATCHING (4) is the other one with a knockout chance if the others overcook things. It’s not the first time he’s won under those circumstances.