Strong tempo from the outset as a number of them push forward, with Pull A Fast One, Plum Pudding and Ideal Gift leading the charge. HODGEPODGE (1) got up late when winning her last start over 2000m on this course. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth that day has come out and won since. She has won twice and finished second twice from as many starts on this course. She jumps from pole position once again and can follow up with another victory. SONATA SAMARITAN (5) stayed on strongly when fourth over 1600m on this course last time. She is back against her own sex and merits healthy respect. AMONG THE CLOUDS (2) has been disappointing in her last two starts. She has finished second three times and third twice from as many starts over this distance. She has dropped in the ratings and from her good draw of two, she can find a form return. PLUM PUDDING (4) returns from spell which may have done her the world of good. She has won once, finished second twice and third once from seven starts over this distance. If not in need of the run, she should be fighting out the finish.