KING'S ENGLISH (3) recorded his first win last start over 1150m at Te Aroha, getting home by 6 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Re-unites with Craig Grylls who was on board last start. Sure to prove tough to beat again with that win now under his belt. LUBECK (4) turned in a strong run two starts ago at Tauranga then failed to back it up over 1340m in the LR O'Learys Fillies Stakes (Trudy Thomson Memorial) at Wanganui last time, beaten 2.75 lengths into sixth. Goes well at this shorter journey so looks sure to feature. LUCY IN THE SKY (5) resumes after a break of eight months. Looking to emulate her debut win over 1100m at this track to kick off last prep. Fitter for a minor placing in a recent Avondale trial. One of the genuine hopes in the race. CONFESARA (8) accounted for a maiden field over 1200m at Te Rapa last start, finishing a head ahead of the nearest rival. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement.