BELLA PIETRA (8) raced handy on debut last start and gave a good sight, holding on for third and beaten 2.25 lengths over 1200m at Pakenham. Should improve sharply and this looks a nice race. DIAMOND GUST (2) stepped out for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing sixth at Mornington over 1200m, beaten 6 lengths. Plenty of scope for improvement and worth following up. ARDESHA (6) is a first-starter by Brazen Beau out of Shacarde. Placed at most recent Ballarat Synthetic trial run. Keep an eye on betting moves. HALF SCOTCH (12) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Danny O'Brien. By Toronado from Spirit Medium. Looks forward enough after a Flemington trial win. Watch the market closely.