SWORD OF STARS (10) made it 2 wins on end when winning the G3 War Decree Stakes here 3 weeks ago, and that leads into this race very nicely. The extra 200m should be an issue, and the hat-trick beckons. EXCITE (1) was midfield on settling and made up plenty of ground in the run home to win with a bit up the sleeve over 1600m at Ellerslie. Hard to beat. CONISTON (2) Settled at the tail of the field and came from a long way back to storm home and just get up over the 1400m at Te Rapa. Top 3 chance here. THUNDER IN MOTION (6) Sat in behind the leaders and loomed large at the turn, let down quickly and put the race to bed at Trentham. Amongst the chances. RAYMOND (3) Settled at the rear and came from well back and made solid inroads at Te Rapa. Include here. DASHING DIXIE (9) settled near the back and picked up in great style then worked home hard to just miss out here over 1600m. one for the multiples.