#1 Country Dancer scored in impressive style last time out and looks set to progress further for the John Size stable. While this race lacks a course-and-distance winner, the likely strong tempo could play perfectly to his strong finish. #10 Ho Ho Star resumes after a luckless fifth-place effort after he was badly held up and commands respect under the guidance of the in-form Dennis Yip, with Zac Purton booked to ride. #7 Gorgeous Vitality thrives over the minimum trip and has been knocking on the door for a breakthrough Class 5 victory. #4 Super Elite drops back to Class 5, where he has the ability to make an impact, though the switch to 1000m poses a question.