Certain to be a strong tempo with Lady Veritas, Rare Earth and Kisses leading the charge. LADY VERITAS (4) ran a fair race on debut over 1400m on this course last start. She lost a length leaving the start, had to check at the 150m mark but stayed on nicely at the finish to run fifth of nine at long odds. It is encouraging that Richard Fourie is booked to ride. She would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, she should be the one to beat. BEACH QUEEN (2) was her own worst enemy last time as she over raced around the turn. Her penultimate run when second under Muzi Yeni catches the eye. She has drawn a good draw of two and back in maiden grade should pose a threat. OCOTILLO (1) was outrun late when third of 10 over 1400m here last time. She is likely to race up on the speed from pole position and cannot be ignored. KISSES (9) showed very good improvement when third over 1400m last time. She set the pace before getting outrun late. She would have come on from the run and she should strip much fitter. In the mix.