Good early tempo with several going forward, primarily Mela Strength, Bryden Bay and Rogue Male. APACHE CHIEF (4) was running on when third over this course and distance last time. He should have finished closer to the winner that day as he hung in the closing stages. Craig Zackey is in the saddle and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him when it matters most. GROOVEJET (7) is lightly raced with decent form lines to his name. The manner in which he finishes off his races suggests that he should like the rise to 1600m. He is having his peak run today and is one of the leading chances. GREENLAND (6) has fair recent form lines to his name. He stayed on when fourth over this course and distance last time. He is having his peak run today and can finish in the money. WEHAVEASITUATION (8) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1600m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has her share of talent and should be figuring in the finish.