PERLINO (14) made up late ground on debut at Te Aroha, and then ran on late when finishing close up in third at Otaki nearly 6 weeks ago over a mile. She is perfectly placed in this with a slight freshen up, and she will find this company more to her liking. With some early luck, she is the one to beat. SOUL DESTROYER (1) ran on late when resuming over 1400m, and then raced closer to the pace when fading over a mile, finishing ninth. He will be better for that run, and he can bounce straight back into the money in this. AISHITERU (15) is a stablemate of the top pick who was fourth over a mile on debut at Tauherenikau nearly 5 weeks ago. Racing over ground will be her forte, and even staying at the mile, she should be among the top 4 again. WATSON (3) has been thereabouts and was beaten here by a wide draw 3 weeks ago. He has the pole position this time, and he is worth including in all top 4 combos. WARRIOR OF WAR (9) has been close up in her last couple of starts. Stick with her.