RISE COMPANIONS (3) was very well supported on debut last and turned in a strong effort to finish second over 1200m at Pukekohe. Trial winner here prior. Wide draw. He can win this and will be heavily backed once more. COMPULSORY (1) has been three times placed in last four runs this time in. Must include here drawn well. Likes decent footing the most. LAGARDE (10) good run at first start. Last run before being spelled was in better company than this. First race clockwise. DISTINGUISHED (2) is a five-time placed 4yo. On pacer. Wide draw. Not out of this at all. DEEP PURSUIT (4) he ran okay fresh up for this yard. Trialled well twice prior. Not out of this at all for your combinations.