Noble Hero and Winter Emeralds will press forward, with one of more of the first starters possibly contributing to the strong tempo. SUMMER SNOW (9) has shown good improvement in each of his outings to date. He raced from a prominent position over this course and distance last time and stayed on well to finish second. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. He is a progressive type and can go one place better. BILLY COOL (10) showed improvement when finishing third of 10 over 1200m last time out at this track when resuming from a spell. He should have no issues with the drop to 1000m and with Grant van Niekerk in the saddle rates well as an each-way chance. IKO IKO (12) was slightly disappointing in his last start over this course and distance. He resumes from a spell during which time he was gelded. If finding the form of his penultimate run when finishing third of nine should be figuring in the finish. RHYTHM KING (5) was in need of his debut effort last start when finishing fifth. He would have gained from the experience and can place.