SIR STERLING (2) won at Gore by a neck in his penultimate start when leading all the way, and then sat outside the leader with 2kg more to carry, and was still too tough, scoring by a nose. He won't find this much harder, and the hat-trick beckons. HE'S TUNZA GRUNT (1) has thrived since moving to the South Island and ended his last prep as a winner over 1800m at Riccarton. He normally needs a run, but was not out for long, and he is just the type of horse to snare a race like this fresh up. Don't risk him. BUOYANT (5) set the pace and was game in defeat when finishing a nose behind the top pick last start. He might try similar front-running tactics here, and will have no fitness concerns fourth up from a spell. Stick with him. IFFIDIDIT (3) resumes from a spell, and he has a terrific record fresh up, including 3 wins. He has a good draw and can have the last say. RADIANT REACH (10) was not far off the top pick in her penultimate start, and she saves her best for this track. Include.