BELLA RUSSIAN (10) finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being in the firing line on the bend over 1100m at Geelong, an improvement on her first-up seventh at Kyneton the run before. Nicely placed to get the prize. REDEMPTION TIME (7) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start when she did her best work late but found one better over 975m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RUSSIAN EMBER (12) was in contention on the corner and finished third last time over 975m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out. MAHI MAHI (5) finished 9 lengths adrift in eighth last time over 975m at this track in a disappointing performance. Well placed and should be thereabouts.