OPAWA JUSTIN (6) is having his first start around this circuit. In the money last start when third (16.97) at Addington over 295m. Won at his only start from this draw. Top prospect. SPACE CONSPIRACY (2) is a sprinter who excels over the short dashes. Scored over 375m at Cambridge Raceway last time in a Class 5 (21.35). Strike rate this distance strong having won 11 of 19 tries. Has a strong record out of this box with eight wins and three minor placings from 14 starts. One of the leading chances again. BIG TIME AXEL (4) had been in super honest form hitting the frame three times on end before finishing seventh (18.10) at Wanganui last time. Solid record here at the distance winning nine races. One of the main contenders. SHADES OF SPACE (8) profiles nicely here at this trip.