I AM VELVET (4) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on 16/11/2024, finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths over 1400m in the G3 Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield. Has recorded two wins when first up from a break. Has ability and should be right in the finish. LULU DARLING (1) did little and finished 5 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1300m at Sandown-Hillside last start after being in the firing line on the turn, a less impressive effort than her first-up fifth at Pakenham the run before. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. HAPPY LINK (6) returns after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1200m at Geelong. Has to be respected. MADAM INSTRIFE (7) resumed over 1000m and turned in a fair run to finish eighth at Sandown-Hillside. Yet to miss the frame over this longer journey and should be much improved.