SO STRICT (6) boasts a strong record this course with four wins and three minors from 11 tries. Missed the frame latest (26.55) when fifth over 457m at this track in a Class 5. Looks well placed and should feature. BIG TIME POPPY (4) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (30.80) at Wanganui behind Big Time Bam in a Class 3. Settled off speed and worked to the line nicely. Expected to be in this for a long way. DROUGHT (5) goes very well this trip starting 28 times for 10 wins and nine minors. Was out of placings last time (39.33) at this track in a Class 2/3, finishing sixth and beaten 16 lengths. Looks a key chance on best figures. ADOBE VIDEL (2) should be thereabouts.