AU - Hobart - Race 8

ROXY DANCER (4) was beaten as the favourite on debut here last season after showing plenty of talent at the trials, and with more time to mature, she was too strong fresh up here 12 days ago when scoring by nearly a length over 5f. Top hoop Anthony Darmanin replaces an apprentice, and she looks capable of racing right through the grades this season. VERHOEVEN (5) ran on late fresh up at Launceston just over 6 weeks ago, and has been freshened up again. If he doesn't need the hit-out, then he is capable of figuring in the top 4 here. LAWRENNY BOYS (3) fought on gamely for a well beaten second fresh up behind a very smart type here 12 days ago. He will be peaking third up, and with the aid of a 9lbs claim, he will be very competitive again. PARTY DAY (9) showed plenty of pace in her 2 starts last prep on the Devonport poly track, and she may try similar front running tactics fresh up in this. Include in wider combos. MISS LYRA (8) has been racing consistently, and will do so again.