ROLLING STONE (1) was below his best last time out when 14 lengths from the winner in 12th over 1400m at Ellerslie. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best form puts him right in this. SALUTO (6) is back after a break of 13 months. At the last run before the layoff she finished fifth over 1400m at this track. Good effort to launch last prep when in the money at New Plymouth Raceway over 1200m. Set for a bold return. AKIMOTO (7) started at big odds on debut last start but ran a bold race, finishing third and beaten 4 lengths over 1200m at Tauranga. Can figure in the finish. JUSTADUDE (2) could only manage to finish fourth, beaten 6 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1200m at Trentham. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him.