Fast tempo assured with Bella's Pablo, Apache Chief and Jovial going at each other early in the piece. RED RACKHAM (8) showed good improvement in his last start with the tongue-tie and ear muffs fitted. He raced from a handy position and fought hard to hold third place. He carries a light weight of 50.5kgs thanks to the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Brevan Plaatjies. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw, he may find himself in the winner's enclosure. KWITE A KING (10) has finished third in his last three starts here over this trip. He is likely to be switched off near the rear of the field and will be mowing down the frontrunners. Each way value. LOCKHEEDLIGHTNING (12) ran a decent race when fourth here over this journey last time. That form has since been franked. Richard Fourie is booked to ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him where it matters most. APACHE CHIEF (3) did not fire last start as he overraced and the saddle was reported to have slipped. His prior run for third is the guide to use and he can bounce back into the money here.