SOUTHERN COUNTRY (2) is yet to break through after five starts but not far off a win. Placed two back then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 1600m at this track. Suited here and gets chance to break through. DE RUSSIAN ROCKET (1) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a neck from the winner in second over 1600m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. I'M NO PRINCESS (12) is a 14-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at her latest appearance over 1600m at Ashburton. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for her. DARKHAN ROAR (3) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth at his latest appearance over 2100m at Riccarton Park Synthetic. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. In the mix.