COSMETIC VIRTUE (10) is ready to win after she just missed last time, beaten half a length into second over 1600m at Ashburton after being prominent from the outset. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. PING (11) could only manage 12th when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. GENTLE BEN (3) finished out of the money two starts back then he settled well back and was beaten 8 lengths when 11th over 2000m at Gore two weeks ago. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is right in contention. EL ULTIMO (1) faded last time to finish eighth over 1600m at this track after showing good early speed. Top-three chance.