CONTEMPLATION BAY (8) was very tough when racing on the pace and fighting on strongly to win by a short-head at Riccarton just over 2 weeks ago. There is more depth to this field, but she is only having her third run from the Terri Rae stable, and with 3kg less to carry, she can repeat the dose. ROYAL VALOUR (7) was a beaten favourite over 2000m at Riccarton last time out when just coming to the end of his run late. He is better over the shorter trips, and has won 4 times here over 1400m, including 3 wins on this track. Stick with him. TOA HAKA (6) needed the run when peaking late, fresh up over 1200m in the Timaru Stakes at Riccarton nearly 4 weeks ago. He normally improves with racing, and is well worth each-way consideration in this. CANDYCANE (5) has hit the line strongly in both of her runs back from a spell, and she will be spot on for this assignment. She likes the track, so don't risk her. Each way. OUR ECHO (3) is back in the South Island, and is an each-way threat in this.