EMPRESS LORRAYNE (1) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a lay-off last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten one length, over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Will go forward again and looks tough to beat. SILVER FLIRT (4) settled well back and failed to threaten in the straight last start when eighth, beaten 13 lengths, over this course and distance. This is a nice drop in grade so she is a major player. MAMARANDO (5) drifted well back then came with a powerful run to finish 6 lengths from the winner in third when resuming last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Among the chances again. UNION HEIRESS (2) missed the frame when resuming two runs ago on dirt when fifth over 7f at this track. Moderate effort last start on turf when unplaced over 1m at this track. Has a decent record at this trip with four minor placings from six tries and deserves respect.