MELONI (2) has always looked good at the trials, and won at Hawera by a short-head to open his last prep. He resumes from a spell with another trial win under his belt, and he will be even stronger this season. Craig Grylls combines well with the Patterson stable, and from a good draw, he is the one to beat. FANCYPANTS (4) has had plenty of excuses and would not mind having some cover at some point in his races. The blinkers are on, and with the right run, he can break his win drought here at odds. LEINSTER (8) peaked on his run in tight quarters, fresh up from a long spell at Waverley 17 days ago. The blinkers are on, and he is expected to finish a whole lot closer here. Each way value. SHEZ SHAMUS (12) was a beaten favourite here last season and was put aside. She looked sharp winning a recent trial, and even from a wide gate, she is not out of this. Include.