Genuine tempo with the speedy Rakiura leading the way. MIR (3) has been a beaten favourite in 2 starts since winning here fresh up at the beginning of June. He was just over a length from the winner on both of those occasions and it is always a good sign when the bar plates are taken off. He drops 4 kilos in weight from his most recent effort and can set the record straight this time. Follow your money. WELD (4) is a handy veteran who still has some zest in his legs. He ran his best race this prep when third here nearly 5 weeks ago and the brief freshen-up will ensure that he will have no problem reverting back to a shorter journey. He is nicely placed after a 2-kilo claim and with the advantage of the pole position, he can run in the money again. CASTILLO DEL LAGO (5) is resuming from a spell and he has won fresh-up in the past. If he runs up to his form of old, then he is capable of a top 3 finish in this. A market watch is advised. PROTECTED ACTION (2) has battled since winning here 3 starts back but is worth another chance. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mir to win.