PURPLE PROSE (3) has been thriving on the poly surface this prep, winning 3 of her 6 starts, including a nose second here last time out nearly 2 weeks ago. She meets a very competitive field in this, but is still the one to beat. PROSERVE (1) has gone back to back, including a last start win here 4 weeks ago when making a sharp early move to score by nearly 5 lengths. He is a proven weight carrier, and the hat-trick beckons. STAR BALLOT (2) chased the second pick home in vain as the favourite here last time out, and was runner-up again on the turf by a head before that. Stick with him. POSSESS (5) finished fourth as the favourite on a heavy turf track here on Saturday, and he would not be a surprise winner of this, so follow your money. KICK ON (4) finished a game fifth when back on the flat at Otaki nearly 4 weeks ago, and he has placed in his only start on the poly surface here. Stick with him.