YOO HOO JOY (9) is a five-start maiden who could only manage to finish eighth at her latest appearance over 1600m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. THUNDERFIST (1) is back at the races for the first time since November 21. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at Phar Lap Racecourse. Has found the right race. RED MOON RISING (5) did little and finished 12 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1600m at Riccarton Park last start, a less impressive effort than his seventh at Gore the run before. Won't find this as tough so he is likely to play a big role. CLASSIC COUNTRY (4) turned in another moderate effort last start when 15 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1400m at this track at the second run back from a spell. Capable of featuring prominently.