Small field but expecting a genuine tempo with plenty of pace engaged. JOKER MAN (2) is better than his last two starts suggest. It must be noted that the form of his last outing has since been franked. He has won twice and finished second once from four starts on this course. His best form has come under Gavin Lerena and he may be the one to side with in this even line-up. IMPERIAL MASTER (5) has good recent form lines to his credit. He has won twice, finished second once, and third once from 11 starts over this distance. He is the main threat to the top pick. COMMAND PILOT (7) was running on when finishing third here over this distance last start. He is nicely weighted with just 52kg on his back and should be right in the finish. NEBRAAS (1) had excuses in his last start. He is the class horse of the field and can win this without it being a surprise.