OPAWA CORBAN (4) is a promising dog in the frame at 15 of 33 starts including seven wins and was in the minors again latest (45.56) over 755m at Wanganui. Solid record here winning three races. Happy to have him on top this line-up. KNOW DEFENCE (3) dropped out early but hit the line hard, charging into third and beaten 8 lengths win (30.60) at this track in Class 3/4. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to his credit. Expecting another good run. MATRYOSHKA (8) finds it hard to win but looks close to breaking through. Has finished in the money at the last three runs. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Leading player again. OPAWA MEG (5) should be thereabouts.