Genuine tempo anticipated with good speed engaged. ELLE MCFAB (7) was beautifully ridden from a wide gate here 4 weeks ago and scored by nearly a length. She has plenty of upside and will drop 2.5kg from that last start. She cops a better gate and can take the next step immediately. NANCY SHE WROTE (3) has been racing well at Ruakaka, and she is normally better racing in an anti-clockwise direction. She can hold her form when fit, and should be hard to hold out in this. LOTUS (5) won in BM65 company 3 starts back, and since then has been holding her own at this level. She has the pole position, and another honest effort can be expected. RIBKRAKA (2) did not quite cope with the holding track conditions at Taupo 6 days ago. He is backing up quickly from that run, which is a good sign, and he can make amends. Each way. ELLE SOURIT (8) was put aside after winning her first 2 starts on the bounce. She was given a quiet lead-up trial earlier in the month, and she has to be respected fresh up. Watch the market moves. SUGGESTED PLAY: In a very even contest, Nancy She Wrote should be among the hardest to beat.