Blistering early pace from Whistledown, Spirit In The Wind and Villa Semaya taking each other on, with a few others in keen pursuit. TIPPERARY (9) ran a decent race when third over 1400m at Scottsville last time. She raced from a handy position and stayed on well at the finish. She should have no issues with the rise to 1800m. She meets the right field and can shed her maiden tag. WHISTLEDOWN (1) has shown improvement in her last two starts, including last start when finishing third. It must be noted that the horse that finished second in her last outing has come out and won since. She should be ideally suited to 1800m and is one of the leading chances. CHICAGO LASS (5) ran a decent race in her last start over 1600m at the Vaal. She is having her peak run today and will be cherry-ripe. From her good draw of three, she has each-way claims. PERFORM (6) finished 13th last time over 1600m at Vaal in a disappointing performance. Looks well placed here so expecting a better run this time.