VESPHIRE (6) went huge at Matamata last time out and was only nailed on the line, finishing second by a nose. She has been placed on this course in the past and is overdue for her next win. LISTENING (5) motored home late to run into third at Ellerslie nearly 4 weeks ago. She will be peaking third up, and if a mile is not already too short for her, then she can have the last say in this. BUSTER SHAW (3) ran his best race in some time when finishing third along the fence in the same race as the top pick. He has since joined the Glen Old stable, and his net win is not far away, especially if the track is wet. WILD THING (12) set the pace here after missing the kick, and just raced a touch too keenly before weakening late to finish fifth. She will be spot on for this, and if she makes a better beginning, then she can take them all the way. Stick with her. ANNIE OAKLEY (8) has the blinkers on and will drop back to a mile from 2100m here. She drops in grade and can figure in the top 3.