COLONEL WARDEN (1) switches to synthetic for the first time. Finished 16 lengths back in eighth on turf over 1215m at Arawa Park most recently. Terrific chance to win this time. BOLD CHOICE (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at New Plymouth Raceway, beaten 7 lengths into 12th. Has the ability to figure prominently. TEARS OF VICTORY (3) has recently been thereabouts without winning, the latest effort a fourth over 1100m at Trentham. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Capable of testing this field. CRAFTSMAN (8) resumes from a spell of six months. Could only manage to finish ninth at the latest run over 1600m at Trentham. Has ability and is worth including.