SANTARELLI (7) is a class riser here but she can cope. The mare can handle dry or wet ground too. Big chance. LADY OF COURT (6) is a partial class riser in this. Dual course winner. Top tier must in this on dry or wet ground. GREAT ESCAPE (9) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Waverley for a new yard. Well placed and should be tough to beat in this. POUKAWA (2) resumes here. Placed in a trial at Waipukurau so is ready to go. Has won and placed when fresh up. DISCOVERY BAY (1) is a class dropper in this. Course placed. Chance here drawn the ace.