NEREUS (3) finished third when resuming last start over 1600m at Te Aroha. Has had three runs second up for two wins and a placing. Triple-winning rider atop today and can score here. THE ODYSSEY (5) was a good winner second up. Has won third up before. Course proven. Class riser and has been G3 placed. WHANGAEHU (1) is a multiple class dropper here. Twice a course winner. Chance here on dry or wet footing tellingly. MEHZEBEEN (2) is a class riser in this. Placed in both course runs. Proven on dry and wet ground as well. LATRELLE (11) is a multiple class riser here. Left-handed suits this mare and she has won two of three course runs. Value chance in this.