Hot early pace is on the cards with Lemon Scent, Admirals Queen and Dashing Duchess matching motors. DASHING DUCHESS (3) was disappointing in her last start over 1000m. She resumes from a spell which may have done her the world of good. Her penultimate run when sixth was encouraging. If finding the form of that run she can take this race out. JOAN THE WAD (4) produced decent consistent form lines before given a spell. She should have no issues with the drop to 1400m and in this line-up she should go close to winning. OH MANDY (10) was well-beaten into seventh at Scottsville last time. Her penultimate run when fourth over this distance was fair. With a bit of luck in the running from the widest draw, she should be figuring in the finish. FATE DECREED (6) is lightly raced with moderate form lines. It must be noted that multiple horses from her last form line have come out and won since. She has scope and can improve to finish in the placings.