AWATERE (5) peaked on his run when resuming last start over 1200m at Ellerslie, winding up in fourth. Steps up in journey this time. Michael McNab has won when aboard in the past and gets the ride again. Sure to run well. BASSOROC (7) wound up strongly in the run home last start to register an impressive win over 1600m at Ellerslie. Confidence high after that last performance so she should play a major role again. COLORADO SILVER (10) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at Ellerslie, beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. WHISKEY N' RYE (3) was a dominant winner last time over 1400m at Arawa Park, drifting well back but unleashing late to run away with a 3.5 lengths win. Solid top-three prospects.