PRIDE OF ASPEN (2) has been safely held in tougher company at her last two runs, the latest in stakes class when seventh at Listed level at Wanganui. Forgive the last couple in tougher company. Hard to beat this time. BENEFACTOR (3) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1340m at Wanganui. Will be a major player again. SHELBYROCK'N (4) finished 8 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1300m at Trentham after being in the firing line on the turn two weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. One of the main contenders. WURUHI (7) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 1.75 lengths over 1800m at New Plymouth Raceway. Suitably placed so anticipating another bold showing.