BANNEN (1) is a promising gelding resuming from a spell for a new trainer. He has had some gear changes since his last start at Ellerslie in May, and will only need some luck from a wide gate to be a winning threat in this field. QUENZA (14) has had plenty of trial experience for the leading Walker/Bergerson stable, and will be ready to rumble after finishing runner-up in the most recent of those trials late last month. Follow the market leads. SILKY SHUBA (7) has been thereabouts in both of his starts here this season, and she is peaking third up from a spell, and her good draw makes her one of the hardest to beat. ASTRUM (9) made an encouraging debut before having a break. A recent trial was strong, and she will be ready to rumble fresh up. RESERVED (3) has changed stables since last racing through the winter in the South Island. He has had a couple of tune-up trials and cannot be taken lightly.