TURFQUAKE (1) looks close to a deserved win after a tough performance last start at Tauherenikau where he stuck on gamely to finish a close second over 2050m. He is set to go one better here. BILLY (2) has been racing consistently this prep, where he resumed with a placing at Whanganui before another honest effort for fourth in the same race as the top pick. He is peaking at the right time, and he can take this out. ROMANTIC PATCH (5) had little luck at Pukekohe after giving away a significant start turning for home before working home steadily into fifth. The extra 600m is ideal, and his first win is not far away. UNUSUAL SECRET (7) makes his debut after winning his most recent trial by well over 3 lengths on this course. He is bred to relish a middle distance, and it would be no surprise to see this gelding win at the first time of asking. UNUSUAL NUGGET (8) is a stablemate of the fourth pick who blew out late fresh up at Tauherenikau 18 days ago. Stick with him. Each way.