MATAKANA PERKYNANA (8) made some progress in her initial prep and was put aside for a spell at the end of last spring. She has a preference for wet ground and will be ready to rumble fresh up. Hard to beat. RADIANT LASS (6) was in good form before getting too far back at Ashburton 17 days ago. She has a nice swing in her draw this time, and can bounce straight back into the top 3 here, so follow your money. MY SHARONA (9) showed some talent when trained in the North Island and will be making her debut from the Anna Furlong Riccarton stable. A wide gate might not be a big disadvantage on a heavy track, and a fresh-up win would be no surprise. BONNIEWEKA (16) has been given time to mature and only has to race up to her trial form to be a chance in this. Include in all combinations. APPROACHING (12) was third fresh up at Matamata and has been moved on after failing to fire in a clockwise direction after that. She makes her South Island debut and can get some of the money here.