WILD PANSY (8) has a strong record this track and trip with seven wins and four placings from 14 starts. Placed last time (18.55) at this track in a Class 5, finishing second and beaten 4 lengths. Appeals as a leading chance in this. SHADES OF SPACE (4) beaten last start over the 375m at Manawatu but finished in the minors in a swift 21.51. Top win latest and can measure up again. PORTLAND NICKY (2) boasts a strong record this course with five wins and three minors from 12 tries. Hit the frame latest (21.42) when second at Cambridge Raceway in a Class 4. Suited here and expected to run well. HUNTER KAREN (7) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.