REBAL AGENT (7) did little and finished 3.5 lengths from the winner in ninth over 2200m at Trentham last start after being in contention on the corner, a less impressive effort than his fourth at this track the run before. Has the talent to produce a better result. SMARTROAD (10) started at $7.90 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths at Hawera over 1600m. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is one of the main contenders. SONOFABUTCHER (5) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Not as effective last time out when ninth over 1600m at Trentham, beaten 4.5 lengths. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. ZEEFA ZED (8) scored a dominant win at Woodville over 3000m at his latest appearance on September 29. Definite top-three chance.