WIND RUSH (5) finished second, beaten a head, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Matamata. Taking on a better field but he is capable of a big run. BILLY BLINX (6) returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a ninth over 1600m in the LR Karaka Mile at this track. No surprise if he was able to get off the mark. GAMBLE (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at Tauranga, beaten 2.25 lengths into fourth. Must raise the bar but a big run is on the cards. NEFFU (2) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last start over 1400m at Matamata, beaten 2.5 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Capable of another bold effort.