Hot pace certain with Gripen, Surge Of Power and Eight On Eighteen keen to take up the running. EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN (4) caught the eye when second on debut over this course and distance. He was slowly into stride but moved up well and challenged strongly all the way to the line. He would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected should take a power of beating. SURGE OF POWER (3) worked home into the money when third last time at this track, gets back in the running and needs some luck in the running. Strong each-way chance. LATE DECEMBER (11) ran a good race on debut over this course and distance, finishing third of eight. He was slow into stride, raced green but stayed on well at the finish. Keanen Steyn retains the ride and he should make the natural progression needed. THE US OF A (10) placed third by 3.5 lengths last start at this track and should be prominent, well in the mix.