BEST ROSE (8) gets a chance to bounce back after a fair effort as the favourite at Riccarton last start when finishing sixth over 1200m. Her runner-up effort at Ashburton two starts back reads well for a race like this and she can take this out, so follow your money. NOVELETTE (7) has been holing her form, finishing strongly into third last start at Riccarton over 1200m in the same race as her stablemate and top pick. She has a superior gate this time, and should be hard to hold out again. THE BLUE DIAMOND (12) arrives off an overdue maiden win over this trip last start, scoring by more than a length on this course. She has a wide draw to overcome, but she has the scope to repeat the dose. EXPLODE (4) was much better last start when finishing fifth at Ascot Park over 1400m, and a wet track could help him overcome a wide gate. His only win came over this trip, and he has top 4 claims. MAGNASTAR (2) has been placed in 3 of his 4 starts here, and he did not have all favours last start.