Small field but Hierkommiebokkie, Sound Machine and Golden Aspen can ensure a genuine tempo. HIERKOMMIEBOKKIE (1) is unbeaten from two starts for the Corne Spies stable. She set the pace over 1450m last time and drew clear in the closing stages. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. The hat-trick beckons. QUEEN OF FIRE (6) ran a fair race over 1400m last time. She returns from a 16-week break which would have done her the world of good. She is well weighted with 52kgs and if fit, she should be among the hardest to beat. SECOND BREATH (4) has improved in her last two starts. All three of her career victories have come over this distance. Gavin Lerena is booked to ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of her where it matters most. IT'S HER WAY (7) needed her fresh-up run here over the trip and would have come on from the outing. She is nicely placed at the weights and can figure in the finish this time.