TOP SHELF (1) has been close up carrying big weights in all 3 starts this prep. She benefits from a 3kg claim this time, and that could be enough to see her record a well-deserved victory. Follow your money. CARISBROOKE CASTLE (2) won on debut and then just battled in 2 starts thereafter when needing time to mature. He resumes over a mile and will be ready to rumble after a sound recent trial placing at Taupo. EL ARISH (4) has not found the front in his last couple of starts, and has not let down as expected. Craig Grylls takes over from an apprentice, and he is expected to be more positive early. Don't be surprised to see this gelding take them all the way in this. LUCAN (5) will be peaking third up, and with the advantage of the pole position, he can figure in the top 3 here. EMMY DAZZLER (7) has been in terrific form in some decent fields this prep, and another honest run is on the cards.