HELLO BESS (5) won her debut on this surface, and then was well backed in her next 3 starts, all on turf, before being put aside to mature. She was close up in a recent handy trial field at Ashburton, and looks to be well placed to kick off this prep on a positive note. ARCTIC JEWEL (4) did not fire in the Listed Gore Guineas nearly 4 weeks ago, after some handy form prior. She is a likely sort for poly track racing, and she is well placed back at this easier level. Stick with her on an each-way basis. LEINSTER (2) has bounced back into some good form, and this is his pet trip. He is at his best when ridden quietly, so if the tempo is genuine here, then he can have the last say. IRON MAIDEN (7) won fresh up last prep before her form tapered off. Her short spell would have done her no harm, and from a good draw, she can snag a placing in this. GOOD CRAIC (6) managed to win an overdue maiden at Kumara, and then mixed her next 3 starts. She comes to hand quickly and is worth including.