STRONG (1) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2.25 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1600m at Riccarton Park after being in contention on the turn. Has the class to take care of this field. TAP DANCER (14) is on a quick turnaround after a solid second over 1600m at Riccarton Park eight days ago. Nice run last time and is worth following up. JAZAN (13) finished 4.5 lengths away in eighth last time out over 1600m at Riccarton Park after being prominent at the bend when resuming from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Leading hope. MY DEGREE (10) has not been a factor of late. Two runs back was out of the money over 2000m at Riccarton Park. Last start she failed to complete the course at Wingatui.