KYGO STAR (3) won the latest of 3 public trials and put in a solid effort to finish close up in second-place on debut in stronger company 3 weeks ago over 1300m at Taupo. A wide gate might be a bonus on a heavy track, and he won't be in this grade for much longer. SHOMA (1) has shown improvement this season and ran fourth in his latest outing over 1400m at Ellerslie in tougher company 18 days ago. He is well-placed to break through this time. JUSTICE FOR ALL (10) is a promising maiden filly who resumed last start with a fourth-place finish at Te Rapa over 1200m just over 3 weeks ago. She strips fitter, and the extra furlong will be ideal. Each way. MERINI (12) has some breeding to live up to being by leading sire Written Tycoon and out of a stakes-winner in Almighty Girl. She won her latest of 3 trials, and even from a wide gate, she has to be respected, especially if the money comes for her. MISS PARKER (11) fought on gamely for second fresh up at Taupo, and will improve quickly.