STUDENT OF WAR (1) certainly deserves a winning turn, and he put the writing on the wall when finishing runner-up by a neck here nearly 2 weeks ago in his first race day start on the poly track here. With some luck from a tricky gate, he can go one better. REKINDLE (11) ran on late for sixth when making his South Island debut from a new stable. The extra 200m is key and she should figure in the top 4 this time. FAH RONG (2) has fought on gamely for fourth in his last 2 starts on this surface, and he will have Tina Comignaghi in the saddle this time, which is always a plus. A wide gate is no help, but he can lob into the money at a nice price. BAGGIO (3) is another capable gelding who really should have won a race by now. He has a few things in his favour here, and he will have another good opportunity to finally break through. MALEVO (8) will be peaking third up, and from a handy gate, he is worth including in all combos.