Ellerslie

TOP SHELF (5) Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L last start at Matamata and strong performer at the trip. No shock to see a win. THE PRECURSOR (8) Picked up nicely to win last start at Matamata but coming back in distance. Has plenty of early speed. Competing at a higher level of competition. Gets some weight relief. Key player. SAVOIR FAIRE (6) Back from a break. Was agonizingly close last start at Rotorua but dropping in distance. Definite claims. CROCETTI (2) Ran 8th last time at Hastings but facing a weaker group of contenders. Likely to be well placed early. Will be around the mark at odds.