Manners can be a problem for AXEL ROSE (12) but there's no doubting his talent. Has won a trial since getting it wrong last start and hasn't missed a place in four tries here, winning twice. Banking on his A-game today. ROGUE HERO (9) showed good improvement with a second-up win at Kaikoura last week. Goes back 10m in the handicap but he is a two-time winner her and should be hitting his peak so could back that up. DYNASTY (6) could be close to another win following back-to-back placings and he record here must be respected. DONNA'S BOY (8) has trialled well since last seen and is another that is good enough if he puts it together.
