ROCKY BALBOA (9) strode forward early from his wide draw over 2100m at Ellerslie last time, leading for much of the way before being claimed in the straight to finish second, beaten 1.3 lengths. Will take catching. VISTOWN (5) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only seventh over 2100m at this track. Should be poised just off the lead. Best form puts her right in this. EL ZORO (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at Cambridge Synthetic, beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. JUSTICE (1) finished third last start over 2100m at Hawera, beaten 5 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them.