HI HOPES (9) has been most impressive of late and she made it two in a row when successful at her latest appearance over 2400m at Mt Harding, getting home by 3 metres. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Won't find this any harder and she can take care of this line-up. MIGHTY FLYING LOU (2) was in the money two runs ago then was about the mark again last time over 2000m at Oamaru, finishing 5 metres from the winner in third. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Big chance based on those recent efforts. CLASSIE LINC (14) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 1980m at Addington last time out. Well worth an each-way ticket. KOTARE KELSO (5) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 2000m at Oamaru two-and-a-half weeks ago.