BUFFY NORTHSTAINS (7) has recorded two wins and three minor placings from the past five starts. Was again in sparkling form last start when she scored over 2200m at Gore Raceway, getting home by 2.25 metres. Big chance in a similar assignment. BULLIT TRAIN (9) finished second last time out, beaten a neck, in a far better performance at Gore Raceway over 2200m. Recent efforts are good enough to take out a race like this. TINKERBELLE (3) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at Gore Raceway over 2200m. MARKTHEWARRIOR (13) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a neck at Ashburton Raceway over 2400m. Stick with him.