PAPER MOON (5) has been knocking on the door with consecutive placings, most recently finishing a close second over 1200m at Riccarton nearly 3 weeks ago. She looks well placed dropping into what appears a more suitable assignment and she can go one better. TURN THE TIDE (6) hit the line strongly last start at Riverton to finish runner-up, beaten by just a neck over 1200m. That closing effort suggests she can have the last say this time. JUSTASIP (4) debuts for the Brian & Shane Anderton stable and comes in with a staying pedigree being by Raise The Flag. The local stable is always hard to beat. APPLAUSE (3) is another first starter from the same yard, by King Of Comedy, and he also benefits from an ideal gate. Any market support would be worth following. ENSIGN JACK (1) gave a good kick off the front at Riverton last time out, and was only claimed late. Dropping back 200m will help him, and he has solid top 3 claims this time.
