ROYAL FLOWER (4) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a long neck away in third over 2050m in the G3 Manawatu Breeders Stakes at Wanganui. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role. STRINGLINE (6) ran ninth at her latest appearance over 2200m at Trentham, finishing 4 lengths from the winner. Has the right profile. BOOMTOWN BOY (5) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner as favourite last start over 2050m at Wanganui. Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. DUNCAN CREEK (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2050m at Wanganui, beaten 6 lengths into eighth. No surprise to see him in the frame.