DONNA CHIARA (14) has filled a minor placing at both runs this time in, most recently when third over 1400m at Ashburton. Well placed out to a longer trip now. Among the leading chances. MR BULLY TEE (4) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.75 lengths at this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. OUR MAN STAN (1) turned in a better run last time when he made late ground to finish third over 1600m at this track. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. VICTORIAN CHARM (2) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1400m at Ashburton, beaten 0.8 lengths. Ready to go one better.