LARA ANTIPOVA (1) has won both of her starts to date without being tested, and the latest win was in the G2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes at Trentham 8 weeks ago. She has a home track advantage here, and she should remain unbeaten after this. LIGURIA (2) lifted strongly to score by a head in the Colin Jillings Juvenile Classic at Ellerslie a fortnight ago. She has more to offer and is the main threat to the top pick, if there is to be one. DASHING DIXIE (3) trekked up nicely in the Karaka 2YO Millions 3 weeks ago, and just battled home for ninth. She will be happy returning to an anti-clockwise circuit, and she can figure in the top 3 here. HAWEA (4) warmed up too late when finishing fourth in the same race at the second pick last time out. She is an improving filly who won't be a maiden for much longer. TE ENCUENTRO (6) flew home to score on debut in a decent field at Ellerslie just over 7 weeks ago. She has the breeding to go right on with the job, and she is a must for all combos.
