KING PAVAROTTI (6) scored by 2.5 lengths last time (16.52) in a D1 over 277m at this track. Looks suited and should go close. FASTLANE HOFFA (2) latest effort finished 3rd over 277m at this track beaten 2.75 lengths (16.78) behind Cronody Zuma in a D1 on November 29. Can hit the frame with the right run. SWIFT UNITED (4) finished in the minors last time but the start prior broke the clock when winning over 277m at this track, taking a D1 in a head turning 16.58. Should be in this for a long way. QUEEN MARIE (1) is always a threat when she races at this journey.