DIOR SAUVAGE (1) tried hard fresh up in his first run in the South Island, and only peaked late, finishing sixth. He has a better draw second up, and he is the one to beat. GAME DUKE (7) has been mixing his form, and was third less than a length from the winner when third at Ashburton nearly 6 weeks ago. It is hard to put him on top, but he is always a top 4 chance at this level. ELEGANT EXPLOSIVE (10) stuck to her task gamely on a heavy track at Riccarton 8 days ago, and was third there before that. Hard to beat in this field. MIRAQUA (4) ran on strongly along the inside at Trentham nearly a month ago. That was his first show of form in a while, and a repeat of that effort will take him close to winning this. SACRED ROSE (11) resumes from a spell, and she is capable of a bold effort when right. Follow any positive market moves. MORRIE (5) has had some gear changes since his last run at Timaru 5 weeks ago, and he is worth another chance.