The Melvista Stakes is a Derby lead up and has been won by some really good WA horses in the past – several Derby, Cup and even eastern G1 winners.

Not sure there is that ilk here but thinking Demolish deserves to win one this prep.

Remember back in the Spring he ran well either side of taking on the WA Guineas then spelled. Back this time he's been a long neck away twice in the Piper and Roberts.

Think this is what he needs and should he get some control, look out he doesn't stack them up then roll from before the corner. Make them all chase as it could be his best chance to win this campaign.

The WA Oaks could very well provide a better guide to the WATC Derby.

The top two in the Oaks may have a slight distance doubt over them so happy to think it is between the easy Natasha winner She's Fit and Linden Lady who would have had one race in mind all prep.

She's Fit is by Pride Of Dubai who is making a name for himself with horses not of a sprinting nature as we saw in Sydney.

She was very strong two weeks ago and must go close again. The only hiccup may be if Linden Lady gets a back to follow and has last crack at them.

The obvious is to say She's Fit wins but don't be surprised if the other is right in the finish.

BEST FROM THE WEST

BET OF THE DAY (1): Race 7 #3 Demolish @ $2.90

BET OF THE DAY (2): Race 8 #3 She's Fit @ $2.35

FP	Silk	Horse, Age & Sex Sire & Dam	Jockey Trainer	SP WT
1st		3. SHE'S FIT (AUS) 3yo F PRIDE OF DUBAI (AUS) - HARPOON (AUS)	CHRIS PARNHAM D MORTON	$2.4 55.5kg
		Mrs C L Morton, I Young, M Raphael & J G Bennett
	Sales Information  | Magic Millions | 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (155) | Amelia Park Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Vasse, Wa | Morton Racing | AUD $ 50,000 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (155)   Amelia Park Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Vasse, Wa  Morton Racing AUD $ 50,000
2nd		9. BERNBRAE (AUS) 3yo F MY ADMIRATION (AUS) - I'M GIFTED (AUS)	CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER ADAM DURRANT	$41 55.5kg
		B A Cowcher & R A Clarke
3rd		1. ADMIRATION EXPRESS (AUS) 3yo F MY ADMIRATION (AUS) - COMME CI (AUS)	LUCY FIORE JASON MILLER	$2.1 55.5kg
		Mrs S Miller, R Bright, T Cowcher, C George, D & R Done, Mrs N Hall, L Chapman, J Miller, R O'dea, Freo Racing (Mgr: P Paino), Bean & Cone (Mgr: Ms M Adams), Nautical Drive (Mgr: G Trigg), D & S Trimboli, Ms T Jeffreys, Smartnet Investments (Mgr: P Cooke), Miss G Copland & Magpie Rangers (G Nottle)
	Sales Information  | Magic Millions | 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (119) | Namerik Thoroughbreds, Serpentine, Wa | Jason Miller Racing | AUD $ 60,000 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (119)   Namerik Thoroughbreds, Serpentine, Wa  Jason Miller Racing AUD $ 60,000
4th		2. MEGAMI (AUS) 3yo F PLAYING GOD (AUS) - FAIL SAFE (AUS)	BRAD PARNHAM TAKAHIDE IKENUSHI	$8.5 55.5kg
	Sales Information  | Inglis | 2021 APRIL (Early) Online Sale (146) | WITHDRAWN 2021 APRIL (Early) Online Sale (146)   Withdrawn  | Magic Millions | 2020 Mungrup Stud Complete Dispersal Online Sale (36) | Mungrup Stud Complete Dispersal Online Sale (Unreserved), Narrikup, Wa | Paige Kenney | AUD $ 2,500 2020 Mungrup Stud Complete Dispersal Online Sale (36)   Mungrup Stud Complete Dispersal Online Sale (Unreserved), Narrikup, Wa  Paige Kenney AUD $ 2,500
5th		5. LINDEN LADY (AUS) 3yo F NO NAY NEVER (USA) - ROCK CANDY (AUS)	WILLIAM PIKE G & A WILLIAMS	$14 55.5kg
	Sales Information  | Magic Millions | 2021 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (1059) | Kbl Thoroughbreds, Beaudesert, Qld (As Agent) | WITHDRAWN 2021 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (1059)   Kbl Thoroughbreds, Beaudesert, Qld (As Agent)  Withdrawn  | Magic Millions | 2020 National Weanling Sale (920) | Milburn Creek, Wildes Meadow, Nsw (As Agent) | Blandford Bloodstock | AUD $ 20,000 2020 National Weanling Sale (920)   Milburn Creek, Wildes Meadow, Nsw (As Agent)  Blandford Bloodstock AUD $ 20,000
6th		6. LET HER BOOGIE (AUS) 3yo F VERT DE GRECE (IRE) - STRAIGHT TO YOU (AUS)	CHRISTOPHER NICOLL ROY ROGERS	$81 55.5kg
	Sales Information  | Magic Millions | 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (234) | Geisel Park Stud, Myalup, Wa | Roy Rogers Racing | AUD $ 100,000 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (234)   Geisel Park Stud, Myalup, Wa  Roy Rogers Racing AUD $ 100,000
7th		8. ROYAL ELITE (AUS) 3yo F KING'S TROOP (AUS) - ROYAL FORTUNE (AUS)	PETER KNUCKEY FRED KERSLEY	$91 55.5kg
	Sales Information  | Magic Millions | 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (217) | Willaview Park, Narrikup, Wa (As Agent) | Judith Kersley | AUD $ 65,000 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (217)   Willaview Park, Narrikup, Wa (As Agent)  Judith Kersley AUD $ 65,000  | Magic Millions | 2020 Perth Winter Thoroughbred Online Sale (60) | Taunton Vale, Dardanup, Wa | Sharon Miller | AUD $ 11,000 2020 Perth Winter Thoroughbred Online Sale (60)   Taunton Vale, Dardanup, Wa  Sharon Miller AUD $ 11,000
8th		4. LAQUETTA'S GIFT (AUS) 3yo F SOOBOOG (AUS) - COSTA LAQUETTA (AUS)	PATRICK CARBERY D M LUCIANI	$51 55.5kg
	Sales Information  | Inglis | 2021 HTBA May Yearling Sale (109) | Murrulla Stud, Wingen | John Price Racing / Grand Syndicate | AUD $ 6,000 2021 HTBA May Yearling Sale (109)   Murrulla Stud, Wingen  John Price Racing / Grand Syndicate AUD $ 6,000
9th		10. LOVA SESSION (AUS) 3yo F SESSIONS (AUS) - PAVLOVA (AUS)	JOSEPH AZZOPARDI D MORTON	$101 55.5kg
	Sales Information  | Inglis | 2024 JANUARY (Late) Online Sale (313) | Event Breeding | AUD $ 12,000 2024 JANUARY (Late) Online Sale (313)   AUD $ 12,000
10th		7. MARRI MARTINI (AUS) 3yo F MAGNUS (AUS) - ROSMARTINI (AUS)	STEVEN PARNHAM NEVILLE PARNHAM	$151 55.5kg
	Sales Information  | Magic Millions | 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (51) | Amelia Park Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Vasse, Wa | Fantail Holdings | AUD $ 65,000 2021 Perth Yearling Sale (51)   Amelia Park Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Vasse, Wa  Fantail Holdings AUD $ 65,000