Yarra Valley

LICENTIOUS (11) is going much better than her recent form looks. Ran very well in a hot form race fresh at Sandown, which has seen five subsequent winners. Last start was poorly away and always wide in the small field, finishing sixth. Fitter again and the extra trip looks a big plus. Expected to run well. BEST TIME (1) is a four-start maiden yet to run a bad race, including three minors. Resumed from a break at Werribee over 1408m and got home hard to finish third. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Worth following up. LUCKY LUCKY BOOM (13) wound up late over 1100m fresh then was beaten for speed over 1100m again in the latest but was doing his best work late. Fitter for them and now gets out to a better-looking journey. Expecting sharp improvement. FASHIONABLE LADY (9) is yet to hit the frame in three starts but looks an improver. Extra ground is a plus and has good speed so may well lead these up from wide out. CANBECOSTLY (2) is fitter again and can improve sharply.