PUNISHER (4) is knocking on the door, and she will be peaking at the right time, third up from a spell. The step up to a middle distance is the key here, and in a very modest field, she is the one to beat. BRUTAL REALITY (5) had her first run over ground last time out at Cambridge on their poly track and finished in the money for the first time in her career. She can carry that form through to this assignment, and she can figure in the top 3 again. HEARTOFACES (6) has steadily improved in each of her 3 starts, and she battled away well enough when finishing third at Tauherenikau 3 weeks ago. She still needs to strengthen up, but she is still worth including in all combos. CARBON CREDIT (2) did nothing on debut, and is resuming after more than 2 years off the scene. He won the latest of his 2 trials this year, and he should be running on late. Check the market moves. RUNAWAY PRINCESS (7) needed her fresh up, and her stable is in good form. She can spice up any top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Punisher should be winning this.