Anticipating good pressure with many of these at the races for the first time. GIRLZGIRLZGIRLZ (6) had trialled up nicely prior to her debut fourth at Tauranga nearly 4 weeks ago on a good track. She maps to receive the run of the race, and a heavy surface should not bother her. On top in a very even field. SOMBR (5) has not lived up to his trial form in 2 starts to date, but did show improvement second up at Ellerslie 18 days ago when finishing a fair seventh. This is his chance to show his true worth, and he can figure in the top 3. TASSELS (8) was doing her best work late on debut when finishing fifth at Tauranga, when it was tough to make up ground off the leaders that day. She is bred for more ground than 1200m, but she should have no trouble with wet ground, and she has each-way claims this time. SAFFRON (11) finished third in a trial last month, and she is bred to excel in wet ground. She hails from the right stable, and this field lacks depth. Use the market as the best guide. THREEZ COMPANY (12) makes her debut, and the Pertab stable is running hot. SUGGESTED PLAY: Girlzgirlzgirlz will be hard to beat, and respect the first starters.