AKSIL (4) had been showing plenty of talent at the trials and made an impressive debut at Taupo just over 3 weeks ago when scoring by over a length, being geared down at the line. He has richer targets than this ahead of him, and he can repeat the dose. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (1) was an upset winner of the Listed Colin Meads Trophy here nearly 2 months ago, but his trainer was full of confidence before the race. He has a better gate this time, and is another with the scope to go on to better things this season. TOWERING VISION (2) is a stakes-placed juvenile resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. A couple of trials will have him ready, and with Opie Bosson in the irons, he will be given every chance to take this out. BULGARI (5) has been steadily improving with his racing this prep, and a firmer surface will be the key to further improvement here. Each way value. ORATIA BEAUTY (9) found the going a bit tough at G2 level last start. Stick with her here.