Freedom Reins has good gate speed and likely to set a genuine tempo with the advantage of the inside draw. AKENEHI (6) came with a well-timed run to score by a short-head on the turf here nearly 3 weeks ago. She has been placed in her only start on this surface, and will only carry an extra 1.5kg in the same grade. On top again, despite the wide gate. COGNOSCENTI (2) was runner-up as the favourite when resuming at Ashburton, and then just battled second up in a far stronger field on the turf here nearly 4 weeks ago. He will be spot on for his first run on a poly surface, and he can bounce straight back into the money here. LANIKAI (3) has yet to fire in a couple of runs in the South Island for his new trainer, but he did have an excuse on a heavy track here last time out. He is better than that, and his best form will have him in the top 4 here. Don't drop him just yet. O'RIORDAN (8) has been largely disappointing in her 3 starts back from a spell, and she will find this easier than her last start on the heavy turf here. Stick with her on an each-way basis. CHANNA (12) is not the worst. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lanikai each-way value.