ELEGANT LADY (3) was disappointing at Wingatui last time out on Boxing Day and has been given plenty of time to get over that effort. She stays at 2200m, which suggests she has not missed any important work, and with a return to this track, she can bounce straight back into the money. QUINTABELLE (2) let down powerfully to score over a mile at Riccarton when second up from a spell. She has won twice third up in the past, and she should have no trouble stepping up to 2200m for the first time. Stick with her. IFFIDIDIT (1) can't be faulted in her recent form, and she was running on late when finishing second last time out in a similar field. A wet track is no problem, and she is overdue for another win. COURT OF APPEAL (7) caught the eye late over a mile fresh up at Riccarton nearly 4 weeks ago, and she usually improves quickly with racing. She drops 7kg, and can't be ruled out of a top 3 finish. KINDLING SPARK (9) has won over this trip, and she is much sharper second up. Each way.
