AYTEEM (8) had a good trip at Otaki 15 days ago and fought on bravely to finish second as the favourite. He is up in class here, but won't be overawed, and with 4.5kg less to carry this time, he is the one to beat for us. PROBOY (6) stepped up to 2400m and got the job done by a short-head at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago. He was well found in the market that day despite some poor lead-up form. He has his confidence back now, and he can repeat the dose. COULTHARD (4) did not fire as a loose favourite at Trentham 3 weeks ago over a mile, but he has not missed a cheque in 4 starts on this track, and with a step up to a middle distance, he can make amends. Follow your money. MCKHAN (1) won a trial before finishing third fresh up over a mile at Otaki. The extra 440m is what he needs, and he is worth including in all combinations. FREEBELLE (5) has been thereabouts since winning over 1400m at Waverley in the spring. She was less than a length away from the winner last start, so stick with her.