Expecting a very strong tempo with lots of early pressure, predominantly from Exquisite Dawn, Ntombenhle and Sister Midnight. CANFORD QUEEN (6) showed good improvement in her last start over this course and distance. She raced from a handy position and stayed on to finish second of 12. She meets the right field and with Richard Fourie in the saddle should be the one to beat. NTOMBENHLE (2) has fair consistent form lines to her name. In her second start this prep lost a length leaving the start last time but stayed on well to finish second. She should like the rise to 1800m and is one of the leading contenders. CITY LIGHTS (9) hails from the visiting Fanie Bronkhorst stable. Her recent form with the tongue-tie fitted has been fair. With luck in the running she should be figuring in the finish. FLORAL FANTASY (8) finished fifth last start after having run third of 12 here two starts back over 1800m. Has solid place prospects.