WAL (3) turned in a nice run when fresh from a spell two starts back at Woodville then missed the placings last time when 18 lengths from the winner in 14th over 1600m at Trentham. Fitter and well-placed to turn things around. ON ALERT (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2060m at Wanganui, beaten 4 lengths into fifth after being prominent at the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. HELLO HERO (2) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time over 1600m at Wanganui, beaten 4.5 lengths. In the right race and is one of the big hopes. CAN JOHNNY BE GOOD (4) finished 12 lengths from the winner in 13th at his most recent appearance over 1600m at Woodville. Should be about the money.