WATSON (3) whacked away fairly in the worst part of the track at Riccarton 10 days ago, and drawing a good gate on this track won't be a problem early on in the day. This field is not strong, and he will be among the hardest to beat this time. BAKERS DOZEN (12) has put together a couple of improvers' efforts since relocating from the North Island. She is peaking at the right time, and she can win this. WOODLANDS (1) is normally thereabouts and may have found 2000m a touch too far at Gore nearly 2 weeks ago. His form over a mile prior was good, and he can bounce straight back into the money here. ALMANDA (8) caught the eye with a solid late finish for sixth at Wingatui a week ago, and she has more upside than most in this. With the right run, she has each-way claims. NEEDNOMAN (7) motored home late to just miss winning by a nose here just over 3 weeks ago. She cops a wide gate, but only needs the gaps to come at the right time to have the last say.