KOTAISHI (3) is speed-bred and promising. Missed a nose at Canberra resuming for the new barn and then delivered a Gundagai Maiden easily. She will ride the speed under Billy Owen and should be taking the next step. PARTY IT DOWN (7) had her second start and improved sharply winning a Maiden here by 2L. It was a big effort after bounding on jumping. Better for that, and she should be right in it. BURROWA (1) switched barns on an 18-day return and struggled on a heavy track at the Sapphire Coast. He started $3 and Loy goes aboard today replacing the apprentice. Has the ability and is worth another chance. CRAFT (2) raced more forward and wasn't beaten far at Orange. Maps for a soft run, and Heywood is a positive jockey engagement. In a sharp local barn and he has to be kept onside.