KING OF THE NORTH (6) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 2000m at Matamata after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Worth noting George Rooke goes aboard. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. LIVID SKY (7) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished ninth when fresh from a spell two starts back at Matamata then improved and scored as public elect over 2000m at Matamata two weeks ago, getting home by 1.75 lengths. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. TREATY OF PARIS (3) made late ground and finished 6 lengths from the winner in seventh last start over 2000m at Matamata, an improvement on his tenth at Wanganui the run before. Nicely placed to get the prize. ALL SHOOK UP (9) turned in another moderate effort last start when 3.5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 2000m at Matamata. Capable of featuring prominently.