CROUPIER (3) failed to cope with the very heavy track fresh up at Otaki just over 3 weeks ago, and weakened in the run home after never travelling well in the conditions. He won a trial at Foxton before that, and has the class to bounce back immediately. HAKKINEN (1) tackled some hot fields at the backend of his 3-year-old campaign. He looked sharp when winning the most recent of 3 trials, and is set to give this field a big shake. OPPENHEIMER (4) was just caught close to the line when finishing second by a short-head fresh up at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago. He won a trial here before that very easily and will be spot on for this suitable assignment. Stick with him. DRAMATIC MISS (2) has improved in each of her 2 starts this prep, finishing third at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago. She is peaking at the right time and can figure in the finish again. HAPPY YOUMZAIN (17) made light work of his rivals fresh up at Cambridge, and is expected to go close here as well. SEXY AND I MOET (11) is not out of this.