OPAWA SHIRLEY (3) is better than last start when fourth (31.03) in a R/A H at this track over 525m. Form here at the trip sound including nine wins. Boasts a strong record from this draw with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Can make amends. TAIERI GOUT (1) ran below best last time finishing fifth (30.97) over 525m at this track from Box 4. Boasts two wins from three starts out of this box. A forward showing wouldn’t surprise. OPAWA SCHOFER (5) has a strong record this trip with 12 wins and nine placings from 36 starts. Comes off a (30.52) win last time, scoring by a neck in a Class 2/3 over 525m at this track. Looks a key chance on best figures. FIREMAN FRED (6) was out of placings last time (30.95) at this track in a Class 5 H, finishing fifth and beaten 10 lengths. Boasts a top strike-rate from this draw, winning three of five runs.