BANNEN (1) is progressing well after two seconds so far, the latest effort a solid second at Te Rapa over 1400m. First race clockwise today. Won a trial here last June. Win chance for sure. KISZKAH (12) has been five times placed. Four of them came clockwise. Can handle dry and wet footing too. WHO ROX THE HOUSE (15) has been much improved in her last two runs. Ace draw here. Cannot be omitted from anywhere in this. SAN MARCO (5) was much improved at his last start. Looks strong enough now to clear Maidens. Should be at overs in this. KINTARO (8) was a good run on debut. Not too good at his last start. Trial fourth here prior. Drawn wide