Little early pressure expected in a race devoid of an on-pacer. PERFECT EXCUSE (2) is a very well-bred colt making his debut in the country which says something about the horse. He was runner-up in a trial at Bendigo as a juvenile and has been going well enough at the jumpouts. He is in good hands and his connections will be hoping he can win a race like this. JEUNY TO THE CITY (4) was a touch unlucky fresh up at Avoca and again has the advantage of the pole position. She strips fitter and should be hard to beat again. SHAYKHLISLAMOVA (6) stuck to her task gamely when finishing second at Hamilton on debut. The small field this time will suit her and she can figure in the finish again. BRUZANI (1) is trained on the track and will improve on whatever he does here. A good draw helps and any positive market moves are worth following. CAPTIVATE LEGEND (3) is resuming from a spell that would have done her the world of good. She has had a recent trial and is not out of this. MISS GOSSIP GIRL (5) will be peaking third up and a better run is expected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Perfect Excuse to win.