The winning run of ARAFURA (8) may have come to an end last start but there was still plenty of merit in her performance for a close second from the back row. Had kicked off her campaign with three straight wins, coming from a similar barrier to this to score at this circuit and distance two back. With even luck she can return to the winners' list. CHICAGO SKY (2) got close to Arafura when resuming then turned the tables for a Group 2 win at Ashburton last start. Aided by another good draw and should be at peak fitness third-up so is a big chance to strike again.. STELLA ROUGE (1) kicked off her campaign with two seconds behind Arafura at this circuit and distance then chased the top two selections when third last start. All of those were from wider barriers so should get her chance from the ace draw. UTAH JAZZ (4) was solid last start and did well to come from the back row for a fresh win here prior. Unbeaten at this circuit and distance so has each way claims.