BELLARISTA (7) finished 3.5 lengths away in eighth last time out over 1200m at Ellerslie when resuming from a spell. Steps up in distance today. The testing material. RIBKRAKA (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at Te Rapa, beaten 2.5 lengths into sixth after being in the firing line on the turn. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RENOVATIONS (6) finds it hard to win with just one success from 11 starts. Was again denied last start when she found one better over 1400m at Matamata. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within her grasp. ORTEGA (4) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by a neck over 1200m at Matamata. Fitter for that last hitout and is worth following up.