Anticipating a strong tempo with plenty of speed engaged. SILENT TRIGGER (9) returns from a spell and is having his first run for the Gavin Smith stable. The manner in which he stayed on at the finish over 1600m on the Vaal Classic course was encouraging. He drops to 1400m and the blinkers should sharpen him up. If not in need of the outing, he can bring up his fourth-career victory. PRINCE ANTONIO (5) won a good race over 1200m on the polytrack last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth that day has come out and won since. He takes on stronger rivals but is in a good space and should be well up to the task at hand. GLOBETONIC (1) ran a fair race over this course and distance last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. With a bit of luck from the widest draw, he should be finishing in the money. ABOVE THE HORIZON (4) is better than his last start run would suggest. On his previous form and from pole position, he should be fighting out the finish.