TWAIN (2) has three wins and two minor placings from six starts this campaign, and was back to his best when scoring last time out by a neck in the G3 company at Arawa Park over 1215m nearly 6 weeks ago. Dropping back to 1100m is no problem, and he is the one to beat again. ARDALIO (14) was strongly supported when resuming over 1200m at Te Rapa and finished a game fourth, just under 2 lengths from the top pick that day. He strips fitter, drops in weight, and from a superior gate, he will be among the hardest to hold out again. HITABELL (15) charged home for second, beaten less than a length, over 1200m at Ellerslie 4 weeks ago when fresh from a spell. She can secure a soft run from a good gate here, and she won't be far away. MIDNIGHT EDITION (9) has been freshened since his last start second behind the top pick. A wide gate is no help, but he can still figure in the top 4.