NO LOVE LOST (7) went huge on debut at Otaki and then lost a shoe when finishing runner-up on the Awapuni poly track last time out. The blinkers are on for the first time, and she should go close to winning this. BRUTIFUL LASS (6) ran on well late for fifth at Whanganui nearly 3 weeks ago, and did the same at Otaki before that. If she can hold her spot early on from a good gate, then she will be hard to hold out. Follow your money. MERKEL (8) ran her best race when fresh last prep at Trentham, finishing second by just over a length. She is stronger now, and with a recent trial under her belt, she can give this a shake. ENSIGN ARIA (9) needed her last start, and with less time between runs this time, she will be a quick improver. Top 4 value. FEINT TO EAST (11) has needed time to mature, and her trial form says she has enough ability to win a maiden race at short notice. Follow the market moves.