Blistering early pace from Ruby Claire, Dixieland Band and Girl About Town taking each other on, with a few others in keen pursuit. BABELICIOUS (12) ran a good race when third in her last start over 1200m. She raced from just off the pace, moved up but was outrun late by Miss World. She is a progressive type and should love the rise to 1400m. She does have a wide draw to overcome but gets the services of Aldo Domeyer who will give her all the necessary assistance from the saddle. DIXIELAND BAND (2) has been racing well. The manner in which she finishes off her races suggests that she will enjoy the rise to 1400m. She is the main threat to the top pick. CORAL BLAZE (10) showed good improvement in her last start over 1200m at Fairview. She finished not far behind the top pick in her penultimate run. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and she has place claims again. LUCRATIVE (6) is an unraced daughter of Vercingetorix from the Dean Kannemeyer stable with Craig Zackey in the saddle. If not too green, she should give a good account of herself. Watch the markets for any positive leads.