INTOXICATED (5) was very disappointing in a modest field at Pukekohe 3 weeks ago, but he was not helped by settling so far back in the running. He slips into highweight company, and he is likely to be ridden a touch more positively this time. He is good enough to take this out. BASSOROC (2) has suck on gamely to finish in the money in his last 3 starts over 1600m, including his last run at Te Aroha just over 3 weeks ago on a heavy track. She is fit enough to tackle a middle distance for the first time in this campaign, and she will be hard to hold out. SMALL TOWN GIRL (4) was running on late over 1600m at Matamata last week, and if this race has not come too soon for her, then she can figure in the top 3 here. LEGEND OF KINGS (3) found the good track against his at Hawera 4 weeks ago, and he needed the outing as well. He benefits from a 2kg claim, and he will be a quick improver second up on wet ground. AFFORDABLE (1) has not missed a cheque in 3 starts on a heavy track. Include.