Solid CUP fifth last start and had run second at this track prior. Proven at 1400m and drawn to get every chance.

Beaten a neck last start after an Open win prior. Track-and-trip winner with a claim, but place appeal is stronger than win confidence.

Quick back-up helps the setup, but recent margins are plain and he is unplaced from three tries at this distance.

Back after five weeks, but recent form is poor and he has been unplaced in ten starts across the past 12 months.

Resumes with a strong track-and-distance record, but his last run before the break was well below the level required.

Returns third-up after a beaten-favourite Open run, with a debut win already on the board. Still has the upside to take this out.

Freshened after a narrow Vaal win and gets weight relief. The 1400m record is the query, but he has place claims.

Back after a month with two straight Vaal wins. Current form is strong, though his record at this venue keeps a lid on confidence.

Resumes after two close Vaal efforts and has won three times around 1400m. Track-and-distance record is the knock.

Back after five weeks and returns to a proven 1400m setup. Recent run was plain, but the class and rider angles are strong.

Freshened after a firming-favourite third and had won by three lengths prior. Untested at 1400m, but still a strong chance.

Freshened after a Vaal third and gets weight relief with a 2.5kg claim. Track-and-trip credentials keep him in the place mix.

Back after five weeks following a fair BM84 fifth, but the 1400m record and wider draw leave him with plenty to find.

Freshened after a better Vaal fourth and has won four times around 1400m, but this track-and-distance record is against him.

Back after two months, but recent defeats have been heavy and he is unplaced this season. Hard to make a strong case.

Freshened after being well held first-up. The Fairview Aw second prior gives a small reference point, but he must improve sharply.