OPAWA KEITH (5) boasts a strong record this journey here with three wins and three minors from eight tries. Below best last time at this track (17.80) in a Class 4, finishing a 2 length sixth. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. SIMON TEMPLAR (2) has been in super consistent form recently with two minors on end before missing the frame latest finishing sixth (26.60) at Manawatu. The form from his last run stacks up well. Should be about the mark. ACES (3) continued his winning form with another strong run to make it two on the bounce, scoring by half a length (18.92) at Manukau over 318m. One of the leading chances again. CLIFF TOP VINNIE (6) warrants respect following a recent second placing after racing in behind the speed to the turn.