SO CALL ME (4) has already made a good fist of this hurdling caper, and he warmed up for this assignment by finishing runner-up on the flat at Otaki just over a fortnight ago over 2100m. He revels in wet ground, and he is the one to beat for us. AUTUMN BEAUTY (8) was a fast-closing runner-up at Waipukurau on the flat 2 weeks ago as the favourite, and he will be well schooled for his jumping debut. A 2kg claim should make him very competitive. RED NED (5) has been placed in each of his 2 starts over hurdles, and he won't lack fitness after 4 runs back from a spell on the flat, including a win at Hawera in his penultimate start. He is tough and won't be far away. FAKE NEWS (7) has had 4 starts to date, and they have all been over hurdles. Don't take him lightly fresh.