BEAST OF BURDEN (5) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins but last start missed the frame when eighth over 1200m in the LR Lightning Hcp at Trentham. Should camp just off the leaders. Leading contender. EGYPTIAN QUEEN (2) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1200m at Matamata when beaten 2 lengths. Reunites with Ace Lawson-Carroll who has a win when partnering. Should be hard to stop. PITKIN COUNTY (9) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Tauranga over 1200m last time, finishing sixth and beaten 4.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. PIPPY (1) is back from a 50 day freshen-up following a third at Ellerslie last time. Primed for this with a trial win. Has an impressive strike rate at this distance with three wins from six runs and deserves respect.