OVERVIEW: JILLIBY STRANGER (4) is a 2yo taking on older horses here, but he did so last time out when able to win his maiden at Terang after getting a perfect trip behind the leader. I’m not sure how strong that form is, but he will be better for the outing. It’s also unclear exactly how he maps here, but he will no doubt be popular in the market given the respect the stable commands in a race of this nature. CARUSO STAR (6) looks well suited as an 11-time winner, whereas many of the opposition have only won their maiden. He’s fitter now fourth-up and, more importantly, goes to the front row and has a draw to use his gate speed. He beat a better field two starts back here when mapping softly. QUICK CRUNCH (5) is a fast beginner and has been racing consistently overall this season. She was a winner five starts back when able to lead and control before just scraping home. Since then, she either hasn’t had the right draws or set-ups but has still been sound. She’s a winner at this track and, if she finds the top, will take running down. OPERTSER (1) was a winner two starts back, beating CHARLIE SEBASTIAN (7), with both driven to run on and performing well. They’ve both placed again since and must be given claims in a race with different form lines to assess.