WHATTHEMANSAW (2) is strong enough now to cope with a middle distance, and he fought on bravely for third in a 6-horse field at Avondale 2 weeks ago, and a heavy track won't hold him back. He meets the right sort of field, and he is the one to beat for us. ALMALANE (3) resumed from a long spell and made up a stack of late to finish third at Waverley 12 days ago over 1650m, and the extra 300m is the perfect next step. Stick with him on an each-way basis. DAHMERS KISS (4) has been building his fitness, and the good track at Hawera 4 weeks ago did not suit him at all. He benefits from a 3kg claim, and a return to heavy conditions will give him a good chance to run into the top 4 this time. JACHIMO (9) ran on late when finishing seventh and midfield at Pukekohe 8 weeks ago. The gap between runs is a query, but in this modest field, he is well worth including in all combinations. ZEE HEIGHTS (8) will be backing up quickly from a fresh run for sixth at Matamata 7 days ago. Go again.