DASHING (11) failed to cop a heavy track on debut earlier in the season and was put aside to mature. His trial form suggests that he will have no trouble winning a race, and he is bred to improve with time. He is the one to beat. SAND POINT (4) made progress last season before having a spell. He has yet to be tried on a good turf track, but has raced well on the Awapuni poly track. He has had a recent trial to help bring his fitness along, and a good effort is expected fresh up. Check the market moves. BAK DE ACE (1) was third as an odds-on favourite at Waverley last February, and will be resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. If 1400m is not already too short for him, then he can take this out. Follow your money. LEICA RIPA (13) won a trial prior to a sound effort on debut, finishing fifth. He was runner-up at Trentham last time out, and with an extra furlong being ideal, he can go one better. BANQUELLA (15) was a beaten favourite on debut. Stick with her.