ISLAND BUDDY (4) is the top pick after a much better fourth at Sha Tin last start, beaten just under two lengths by Ace Eagle, and he now reaches the third run of the campaign with Karis Teetan back aboard after winning two from seven on him. BROWNNEEDSFURTHER (1) has the strongest course-and-distance profile, with two wins and four places from seven attempts, and his latest fourth as favourite is worth another look after being bumped before working home evenly. DAN ATTACK (5) is holding his form particularly well, placing at both runs this campaign at this track and beating Brownneedsfurther home when beaten a neck by Charming Babe last time. MASTER CHAMPION (3) has been competitive over 1000m at this venue, including a half-length third two back, and his established 1200m record plus the 3kg claim keep him firmly in the winning mix.