Expecting a solid tempo from the get-go with several of these capable of pushing on early. TAXHAVEN (1) was not disgraced when finishing fifth of 13 last time, the manner in which he stayed on at the finish was encouraging. He meets an easier line-up today and from pole position should be the one to beat. KAROO GOLD (4) has finished second in his last three starts and is well overdue a winning turn. He should have won his last outing as he hung inwards in the final 400m. If keeping on a straight line he should be fighting out the finish. DARK SILVER (3) has decent form lines to his credit. He is likely to be settled near the rear of the field from his wide draw of eight and will be storming home late. DHONI (2) finished ninth in his last start over 2000m at Turffontein Standside. Having his third run this prep and jumping from a good gate has place prospects.