HOT PUDDIN (8) scored by a nose last start over this journey at Esperance. Has a sound record at this journey with two wins and zero minor placings. Rates highly and should go well. KELLY'S LI ZA LU (7) drifted well back last start then wound up strongly to finish fourth, beaten 2 lengths, over 1200m at Esperance. Sure to prove tough to stop. PRIZED JEWEL (5) showed little early speed and was always well back last start when seventh, beaten 4 lengths, over this journey at Esperance. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. RULING DAME (9) is back from a break of five months after stringing together three minor placings prior to spelling. Has a solid first-up record. Expected to be competitive.