SACRED ZED (7) travelled in a rearwards position then made some inroads and finished 7 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1400m at Ellerslie two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Backmarker who gets home hard. Leading contender. BARCELONA (19) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2100m at Ellerslie, beaten 12 lengths into tenth after being prominent at the turn. Won't find this as tough so she can find the winners' list. PHANTOM DRAGON (8) boxed on to finish third last start over 1600m at Te Rapa, beaten 0.6 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. SUAVETTA (14) was in the money two starts back at Ellerslie but was unable to repeat the effort last time when 12th, beaten 7 lengths, at Ellerslie over 1600m. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.