A solid tempo is anticipated with Big Brute and Vaniteux kicking up to hold out the next wave. BIG BRUTE (1) was far too bad to be true last week on the Parks when folding before the corner. Gets back onto a dry deck and with a key rider switch to Toeroek. Sharp rebound on the cards. VANITEUX (2) continues to progress the right way this prep and gets another chance to keep the momentum rolling, with the 3kg claim again a major asset. ELLIOTTO (4) didn’t fire last start but his run here two back has stacked up strongly, and with his good association with Opperman he gets a genuine chance to snap a long run of outs. EKANITE (3) fronts up for the new yard and should find this a far more suitable assignment. Like the drop back in trip off 38 days. Don't dismiss completely. NORMIE NO SHOW (6) was a flashing light at Kingscote two weeks ago. He drops sharply in trip but in a small field only needs to be within striking distance to make things interesting at long odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Big Brute to win.