PAIGE (3) has been knocking on the door for a while then went close again last time over 2000m at Addington, finishing third and just 12 metres from the winner. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a similar line up and she can figure in the finish. RANDEL HUSTON P (9) finished ninth last start, beaten 70 metres at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. EDWARD LONGSHANKS (2) is right in contention after finishing in the placings for the second time in a row last start, beaten 5.5 metres into second at Addington. No reason he cannot take this out. DEM BONES DEM BONES (5) must be respected after scoring last start by 3 metres at Addington over 2600m.