GALLANT HERO (2) scored by 2.25 lengths last start over this journey at Trentham. Has a sound record at this journey with two wins and zero minor placings. Expected to measure up. SO CALL ME (3) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2100m at Hawera, beaten 16 lengths into seventh. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. QUICK FIRE (5) finished 2.5 lengths behind the winner in fourth over 2100m at Ellerslie last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. One of the main contenders. DANZINO (7) has not appeared since he finished fourth over 2200m at Ruakaka on September 7. Now under the care of new trainer John Bell. Among the better hopes.