Won at this track last start on good ground, beating Tin Fook by just under two lengths and confirming his liking for this venue. His previous 11th as a well-supported favourite was below his best, but he is now third-up, has won at the distance, and the 3kg claim is a genuine help with 61kg. Brings the best recent winning case and sets the standard.

Drops out of recent Class 3 assignments after finishing 11th behind Celestial Hero at this track, beaten just under six lengths at long odds. He was also safely held at Happy Valley two back, but his 1400m record is better than those runs suggest and the 1.5kg claim helps. Better suited as a place hope.

Resumed with a sharp win at this track, beating Grand Patch by two lengths after being held up early in the straight and closing strongly once clear. That was a much better 1400m performance than his earlier eighth over 1800m, and Karis Teetan staying aboard is another plus given their record together. Has a strong place profile and can win again.

Improved to finish seventh at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths at big odds, after making little impression in 12th the run prior. Blinkers come off and he is third-up, but his five unplaced attempts at this track and distance leave a clear query. Minor claims at best.

Has held his form well at this track, finishing second to Mr Cool last start when sent out favourite and beaten two lengths. Two back he was held up more than once before running on for fourth, so there is more merit in the recent form than the bare margins. Beaten by Mr Cool last time, but his profile still reads strongly.

Was beaten over 17 lengths on the All-Weather first-up and did not close off after settling midfield. His previous run was also well held, beaten nine and a half lengths, so the recent form is hard to recommend. Has a fair bit to find.

Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a close seventh at this track, beaten just over a length by Grand Patch. That was his best recent result after a 12th behind Prestige Hall, and he does have a past win at this track and distance. Improvement required.

Returns from a six-week freshening after working home evenly for eighth at this track over 1200m, beaten just under four lengths by Kempes. His debut second at long odds behind Lucrative Eight gives him some upside, and Zac Purton from barrier one is a significant booking. The new 1400m trip is the query, but he has place appeal.

Returns from a four-month break after finishing last on debut at this track, beaten seven lengths by Lahore when big odds and unable to keep up from the rear. He was a NZ$625,000 Ready 2 Run purchase, so there is some background interest, but the race evidence is thin. The NZ$625,000 price tag is noted, but race form must improve sharply.

Lifted first-up when second at this track, beaten just over a length by Solid Car after getting up for second on the line. That was a clear step forward from his earlier eighth at long odds, and his only placing has come at this track and distance. Still a maiden, but the latest form stacks up.

Returns from a four-month break after finishing tenth at this track, beaten just over four lengths by Anode at big odds after settling last and never becoming involved. His debut 12th was also plain and he remains unplaced from two starts. New trip, limited race form and a sizeable task.

Finished ninth at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths by Lady's Love and unwanted in the market. His previous ninth at Happy Valley was similar, so he arrives without much recent momentum despite being third-up. Has to find more than recent runs show.

Closed off strongly to win at this track last start, beating Noble Superior by half a length after being considered only an outside chance in betting. The run prior was sound when fifth behind Flowing Riches, and Matthew Poon stays with him after winning on him last time. Fit enough to be a serious winning chance again.

Resumed with a solid fifth at this track, beaten a length and a half by Solid Car at generous odds, which was far better than his second-last finish before the break. He is a previous track-and-distance winner and gets a light weight, although barrier 14 makes the task less simple. Wide barrier is the obstacle, but he can fill a placing.