COOL 'N' FAST (2) ran on late when making an encouraging South Island debut from the Southern arm of the Walker/Bergerson stable, finishing fourth as the favourite. He strips fitter, and he is the one to beat in this. CELTIC BLING (10) is a stablemate of the top pick and is probably his main danger. He was third at Riccarton when resuming from a spell just over 2 weeks ago, and it is good to see Bruno Queiroz keep the faith. Each way all day. FLAT STANLEY (5) has found it hard to win another race, but has been thereabouts in his last couple of starts over a mile at Riccarton. He has the pole position here, and his only win has been over 1400m. Stick with him. DRAGON BISCUIT (4) has been racing well enough over 1200m since relocating to the South Island, and he tries 1400m again. He might race closer to the pace this time, and with some luck, he can figure in the top 4. NUNCIO (6) failed to fire on a soft track at Riccarton just over 5 weeks ago. Include in all top 4 combos.