JOHNNY FOOTBALL (7) is yet to miss the placings in an excellent record this trip which boasts 14 wins and two placings. Comes off a (29.65) win last time, scoring by 4.5 lengths in a Class 5 FIN over 520m at Wanganui. Rates on top and should go close. CHARLEY HORSE (8) steps out for the first time at this circuit. In the money last start when third (30.24) at Addington over 525m. Winning chance. TESS (4) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing sixth (30.82) in a Class 3/4 at Addington. Key player if finds best. LONG NON WHITE (3) is building a nice sequence of placings and is sure to play a big role again.