ZAPPA JAK (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at New Plymouth Raceway, beaten 4.5 lengths. Second up record is very strong. Fitter so expect a better run this time. ROYAL FLOWER (2) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was beaten 6 lengths into tenth over 1200m at Trentham. Strips fitter and can take care of this field. PHATS (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2040m at Wanganui, beaten 3 lengths into fourth. Has the ability to figure prominently. DUNCAN CREEK (3) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 2040m at Wanganui after missing the placings at the previous appearance. No surprise to see him in the frame.