Many of these have the speed to be prominent so a genuine tempo is anticipated. HENNESSY LAD (1) failed to fire at his local debut for the Gary Clarke stable and probably needed the run. He showed talent earlier in his career when trained in Victoria, and he gets a favourable swing in his draw this time. He is down in class, and a form reversal is likely. EQUAL BALANCE (3) did not get into the race here last week and is reunited with senior hoop Jade Hampson. He slides down in class and can bounce straight back into the money. Each-way. FIERCE LEGEND (7) has struggled to win another race, and his best run this prep was at his penultimate start when finishing second by a head. A repeat of that run would see him in the finish. THE MEN WENT HOME (4) got back a fair way off a wide gate over 2050m here a fortnight ago and ran on over the concluding stages. He has a better draw and can settle closer to the pace this time. Stick with him in an even field. THE FINAL WORD (5) has improved with racing and followed up a win with a last third here a week ago. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hennessy Lad to show some worthwhile form. Each-way.