HONOR MISSION (6) was heavily supported fresh up in her first start in the South Island, and was not far off the placings after settling back in the field from a tricky gate. She strips fitter second up, and from a superior gate with the aid of a 2kg claim, she is nicely placed to take this out. LA VOISIN (7) has yet to show up in 2 starts this prep, but drops into the right race third up from a spell. A 3kg claim will help, and a form reversal is on the cards. Each way value. LANIKAI (3) ran a much better race fresh up for the first time from the Jess Land stable, and he is capable of winning this. ROLLINS (1) is getting out to a more suitable trip, and if 1600m is not already too short for him, then he can figure in the top 3. MIRAQUA (8) can do better than his recent form suggests, so keep him safe, and CORRECTION (5) is also capable of turning his form around quickly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Honor Mission can win, and La Voisin can't be underestimated.