ASTORIA BROOKE (4) was well supported last time out but could only manage ninth over 1600m in the G3 Thompson Handicap at Trentham when probably needing the run. She won fresh up in similar company to this, and is expected to bounce back and be hard to beat here. LEVAKIA (8) finished a battling ninth when getting run off her feet over 1200m at Tauranga 3 weeks ago. She is much better over a mile and is expected to be right in the finish this time. OPPENHEIMER (6) comes off a narrow win over 1400m at Avondale and will be dropping 3kg in weight here. He is a lot stronger this season, and he can take the next step immediately. CRACKERCOL (12) will be chasing a hat-trick, and he has kept on improving this season. Include in all combinations.