LA EVITA (5) switches to synthetic for the first time. Finished 2.5 lengths back in fourth on turf over 2600m at Riccarton Park most recently. Tough to beat. WORDS OF MINE (6) filled a minor placing two starts ago at Ashburton then settled well back against stiffer opposition last time before winding up in tenth over 2000m in the LR Warstep Stakes at Riccarton Park, beaten 10 lengths. Can play a big role in the finish. PERSONA (7) is a 14-start maiden who finished fourth after being in the firing line on the turn at her most recent appearance over 2200m at Ashburton. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. DARKHAN ROAR (1) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 7 lengths away in seventh over 2200m at Ashburton. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.