HOT STRUT (7) copped a tough trip off a wide gate at Oakbank last time out and kept on coming, finishing second as favourite over 1400m. She is perfectly placed over 1550m from a superior draw, and can break through for an overdue maiden win. SAINT BOOM (12) is heading the right way with her form and will be peaking third up. If this race has not come too soon for her, 7 days later, then she can go one better. LET IT RIDE (1) only battled over 1400m last time out and is better suited by 1550m. He was only beaten by a head 3 starts back at Penola, and a repeat of that effort would see him in the finish here. ZOUHOFF (6) fought on gamely to finish sixth at Clare nearly a fortnight ago and is stepping up 450m for this assignment. He is seasoned enough to cope with any track conditions and can figure in the finish again. TOFINO (5) did not have all the favours last time out when finishing on late for fifth. The extra 150m will suit him, and is another with each-way claims.