ROYAL VALOUR (11) let down with a big finish to win at Oamaru nearly 2 weeks ago in a perfect lead up to this feature of the day. He is perfectly weighted at 53kg, and though this race has more depth, he is in a good space, and it is the right time for him to step up. On top. BELARDO BOY (1) will find it tough to win with the top weight, as not many have done it before him with 60kg to carry. He is so honest and can never be discounted. WHO KNOWS (13) is a very progressive mare who won at BM75 level at Whanganui 7 weeks ago. She has had a trial since then and is seasoned enough to cope with a hard mile on her preferred heavy ground. She drops 5kg, and would not be a shock winner. OUR JUMALA (6) has been thereabouts 5 starts since winning at Trentham in late March. She was doing her best work late over 1400m at Listed level 2 weeks ago, and will relish stepping back up to a mile. Don't risk her, especially if the fence is the place to be. VICTORIAN CHARM (16) is not out of this.