MARIA PILAR (7) was unwanted in betting on debut last start but ran a strong race, finishing second and beaten 2 lengths over 1200m at Riverton. Can open winning account this time. EKSTATIQUE (5) made considerable ground in the run home to finish second last start over 1200m at this track. Key runner who can get home hard into the finish. RESPECTABELLE (8) is yet to break through after nine starts. Placed two back then last time out was fourth, beaten 1.2 lengths, over 1200m at Riccarton Park Synthetic. Will drift back but wind up late. Best form stacks up and she is among the chances. TRANQUIL EYES (11) raced below her best last time when eighth over 1200m at Riverton, beaten 9 lengths. Well placed and should be about the mark.