YALDI (6) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing eighth over 1200m in G3 HDF McNeil Stakes at Caulfield three-and-a-half months ago, which was the only run of that prep. Back from Australia. Won trial at Pukekohe over 800m on December 3. Looks forward. Also in R2. Drawn to win. BIG WAVE (1) the 4yo has been not too bad in two runs since winning on debut. He cannot be omitted. STIPULATOR (8) has been course placed. Has run well in all runs this time in. Trifecta and first four must. THE EXPONENT (9) is an improver on his fresh up effort. Winning rider atop. Definite threat in this field. DARCI'S ANGEL (4) was not too bad a fifth fresh up. Trial runner up since. Ace gate.