OVERVIEW: MASTER LOUEY (5) was found on top from a soft pole draw here last week and ran well, just unable to sprint down the winner in a solid last half. This is a big drop in quality from what he faced last week and, now fitter fourth-up, he should be primed to put his best foot forward. You get the leading driver to navigate a sticky draw and give him every chance to be too strong for his rivals late in what looks a very suitable race. JUST PEDRO (8) looks to get the cosy run behind the likely leader here and conserve for one run late. He was a good winner last time at Ballarat and isn’t disadvantaged here being an ODM runner. OUR PINUP GIRL (6) was disappointing last week, but she was first-up and the market suggested she may need the outing. The stable goes well at this track and she’s worth another chance. BONA KHAN (1) will look to lead here, as he so often likes to do from these draws, and has been going okay. He just prefers the shorter distances, and seeing out this trip strongly is the concern. ILLAWONG PHOENIX (7) is going okay for the new stable but has a tricky draw to overcome and, although he will need luck, has solid claims at the minor end. BACK: MASTER LOUEY (5) – 4 units (win)