STRINGLINE (7) is experiencing mixed fortunes of late. Saluted by a neck two runs ago over 2100m at Trentham. Big change in fortune when she failed to complete the course last time out at New Plymouth Raceway. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. CELTIC ECHO (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2040m at Wanganui, beaten 5 lengths into seventh. Faces an easier assignment so she will be hard to beat. ROYAL FLOWER (2) finished 6 lengths behind the winner in tenth place when resuming over 1200m last start at Trentham. Generally goes well with that run under the belt. Expected to run well. PHATS (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2040m at Wanganui, beaten 3 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.