LADY FERN (12) was well fancied on the back of some solid performances but ran below expectations last time out when seventh over 1220m at Launceston. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will be tough to hold out. WHISPER OF MATILDA (8) is a four-start maiden who was close to a win before a ten weeks break, finishing off with a minor placing at this track. Inside draw will assist. Has ability and can hit the ground running this campaign. SURPRISE SECRET (14) got a long way back when 3.5 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1200m at Launceston last start, a less impressive effort than her first-up fifth at this track the run before. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. CAFFY (9) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Bradley Franklin. By Alpine Eagle from Cath's Village. Trialling in good style and looks forward enough. Worth watching for a betting push.