Blistering early pace from Grazinginthegrass, Runaway Song and Global Ally taking each other on, with a few others in keen pursuit. GRAZINGINTHEGRASS (1) stayed on well when finishing second of eight over 1600m on the turf last time. Has won twice and finished third once from as many starts over this course and distance. Having his third run this prep and has won in that state previously. He is likely to be settled near the rear of the field and should be storming home late. RUNAWAY SONG (2) has lost his best form and is having his first run for the Gavin Smith stable. He has won twice and finished second once on the Greyville polytrack. If settled into his new surroundings he should be finishing in the money. GLOBAL ALLY(3) won well as the hot favourite last start over 1400m on the turf. He has won once and finished second once from as many starts over this course and distance. He is racing well this prep and with a bit of luck after jumping from the widest draw should give a good account of himself. BRENDEN JAMES (5) ran below expectations last time at Fairview over 1600m, finishing fourth. Worth another chance.