TRISTAR (5) is another very promising mare who won 2 of her 3 starts last prep, leading into winter. She has had a couple of quiet tune-up trials and will be ready to rumble fresh up. Check the market moves. ERIN GO BRAGH (9) was not ridden out last start due to his jockey's concerns over his action. He was runner-up when resuming, and is worth another chance in this. Each way. COOPER (4) won as expected fresh up at Whanganui, and his stable seldom treks North unless they think they can win. Stick with him. WHEN STARS ALIGN (11) won here fresh up by over a length, and drops in weight with the step up in class. Opie Bosson rides from a good draw, and he can repeat the dose. HAVE A CRACK (10) is in good form, and is his jockey, Tayla Mitchell. They have to overcome a wide gate, but are still top 4 chances.