Strong tempo from the outset as a number of them push forward, with Bregardt, Notable and Lord Randolph leading the charge. KOLA TONIC (9) resumed from a spell last start and finished third of 10 when well supported. He raced from just off the pace and stayed on well at the finish. He would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. With a bit of luck in the running after jumping from the widest draw he should prove hard to beat. UNITED NATION (8) resumes from a spell and should have strengthened up during the break. Richard Fourie is in the saddle and fresh-up rates well. LAVA BURST (5) stayed on well when fourth on debut over this distance on the turf. He would have come on from the run and he should make the natural improvement needed. Has each-way claims. NOTABLE (2) did little and finishing eighth over 1000m at Scottsville last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth on debut at Scottsville the run before. Will enjoy a drop in class and is in the mix.