PETITE ROCHER (12) has been given plenty of trial experience before making her debut, and will have the aid of a 3kg claim from the stable apprentice. Only a wide gate is against her, and she is the one to beat. SLOSHED (5) found nothing in the run home after having a good trip when resuming from a spell at Otaki 15 days ago. He strips fitter, and the extra 140m will help him. Hard to beat this time. DERRICK (2) caught the eye with a big late finish for second on debut at Otaki over 1200m, and he will also relish the extra distance here. A wide draw is against him, but if the gaps come at the right time, he can take this out. STREET APPEAL (6) finished less than a length from the winner when second fresh up at Otaki just over 3 weeks ago. She has also copped a wide gate, but can still figure in the top 4 again. THINK I GOT CHA (1) has not been too far off them in 2 starts back from a spell on wet tracks. He will be peaking third up, and maybe a firmer surface can help. Include.
