WENDY Kelly’s mare Vitani put the writing on the wall with a close second to the speedy Sir Kalahad first-up. Can she go one better at Ballarat?

Herald Sun form analyst Michael Manley reckons she can. Take a look a Mick’s top picks for the meeting.

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VITANI (R8, No.8)

Promising mare who resumed with good first-up second at Cranbourne to the speedy frontrunner Sir Kalahad. Step up to 1400m will suit. Looks nicely placed.

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ZOOPHORIA (R7, No.8)

She has always shown promise and broke through for her maiden win with an easy three-lengths win at Kilmore last start over 1450m. Step up to 1600m should suit even better.

CARIBBEAN PEARL (R6, No.3)

Ran into a promising mare first-up when second to Teleplay first-up over 1100m at this track. Step up to 1200m where she’s had four starts for two wins and a second.

Trainer Wendy Kelly hopes Vitani can snare another win at Ballarat.Source:News Limited

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CRITICAL THINKING (R9, No.3)

Gifted galloper resuming from a spell and usually goes well fresh. Good enough to win this fresh.

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HENRY DWYER

RAIDING PARTY (R7, No.4)

“She’s a nice strong mare staying sort of mare working through her grades. She always runs well and I expect her to run well again.”

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