Old Fashioned and Texas Cowboy possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. ASTURIA (10) sat off the pace before unleashing a big finish to score on debut at Ellerslie 3 weeks ago, franking some solid trial form. The leading stable is starting to hit their straps for spring, and this filly can take the next step immediately. EXCITE (1) finished third as the favourite behind the top pick in the same race, and he still had plenty of improvement to come in his condition that day. He strips fitter, and can take this out. FORTUNATO (2) lived up to his reputation with a tough debut win at Taupo nearly 6 weeks ago, and he is bred to excel again with an extra 300m to travel, so stick with him. OLD FASHIONED (3) was put aside after posting a soft win on debut as a juvenile at Whanganui in June. He won a recent Foxton trial, and is likely to be hitting the line hard here. Each way value. SINGLETARY (4) has the race fitness edge over his rivals, and he had no favours last time out. Lisa Allpress sticks with him, and so do we. SUGGESTED PLAY: Singletary each way value in a good field.