Strong tempo with Heemstede, Roll Of The Dice and Head Gardener leading the charge. HEEMSTEDE (3) was impressive when winning his maiden over this course and distance. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. Xolani Ndlovu is likely to use his early gate speed to overcome the wide draw and he may be hard to peg back. CATCH THE TUNE (2) is better than his last start run when finishing eighth of 11 over 2000m on the turf would suggest and in this line-up can return to form. JACK IN THE GREEN (1) resumed from a spell last start and ran home strongly to score by a nose over this course and distance. He is likely to be settled near the rear of the field and will be storming home late. RED WILLIAM (9) has good recent form lines to his credit. He has finished second in both of his last two stars and rates well as a leading chance.