PITKIN COUNTY (6) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Tauranga over 1200m last time, finishing sixth and beaten 4.5 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Faces an easier assignment so she can find the winners' list. STIPULATOR (12) showed good early speed and led into the straight before fading to finish seventh, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 1400m at Trentham. Expected to be in this for a long way. DUNEAGLE (2) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1400m at New Plymouth Raceway, beaten only 1.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CHAMPAGNE LINDA (10) was on a winning run of two races but last time out finished third over 1400m at Trentham.