MURCH (2) had found it hard to win another race when trained in the North Island, and he is lining up for his first start for Robert Dennis, who has had a lot of immediate success with similar types of horses in the past. He benefits from a 2kg claim, and is sure to be ready to rumble fresh. Check the market moves. OVERSTATE (5) is another ex-North Island runner making her South Island debut for a new trainer. She has a good draw, and if she doesn't need the hit-out, then she can give this a big shake. THE FED EXPRESS (1) did not come up in 3 starts in the spring after looking very promising earlier in his career. He benefits from a 3kg claim, and if he finds his best again, he would probably win this. THATS CHARMING (3) has not had much luck in his last couple of starts, but is usually very consistent on this surface, so give him another chance. RUSSIAN ROSETTE (4) has improved in her last couple of starts, and she has top 4 claims in this at some value.