Fast tempo assured with Hippocrates, Tripping Thunder and Preemptive Strike going toe-to-toe. SHE'S A MACHINE (2) was running on well when second of 12 over this course and distance last time. She jumps from a good draw of two and looks well placed to go one better. ISIKWISHIKWISHI (1) was outrun late when finishing second over 1400m last time. He has won once, finished second once and third once from four starts on this course. Has each-way claims. MASTERBLING (10) ran a good race when finishing second of eight over this course and distance last time. He is a genuine type and with luck in the running should be right there at the finish. TRIPPING THUNDER (5) is resuming from a spell after having won his maiden race by a big margin last start as the favourite. He is having his first run on the synthetic track for the first time. Should have strengthened up during his break and is expected to go a bold race fresh-up.