ROYAL SOVEREIGNS (8) settled at the back of field and made a move mid race and ran home generously over 1600m here for second. Big hope here. THE BIG PICTURE (5) was slow away and pushed forward to lead, stayed on well 5th here on 7 Nov. Fitter should run well here. PONTOON (2) was midfield during the running and was ready to pounce but failed to get into the finish. should be thereabouts. GO THEA (12) travelled into it nicely and only plugged on in the straight at Otaki over 1400m for 5th. Improver here. THE CHARM (6) Settled in the back half of the field and worked into the race nicely to place 7 of 15 over 1200m here. Include. REDANA (15) had little go her way last start, and with some better luck, she is well worth including in all top 4 combos.