An open contest. HELLBERG (15) found more like his best placing this grade on the Ballarat synthetic. He races forward and his best numbers are on the turf. Gets his chance. FRENCH LOLLY (5) just missed on the Ballarat synthetic and then led there and delivered his Maiden with a bit in reserve. This is a step up but he's been kept on the fresh side and will go close if he transfers the form to the turf. CROATIAN ART (7) led and was a big 58 winner at Warracknabeal on a slow track. She only has to hold that form to be a serious player. MR ASSERTIVE (6) is up to this at best and we're likely to see more on a better surface. Has a sharp third-up record and Rawiller stays aboard.