EXCALIBUR (2) sets the standard after back-to-back seconds in COND A company at this track, the latest when beaten half a length as favourite. The class drop and weight relief give him a clear chance to turn those placings into a win, and his record of two placings from three attempts at this track and distance reads well for this. G B ACE (3) has stronger winning form than most, having scored by five lengths in COND A company before finishing fourth when beaten just under four lengths. The first attempt around 1400m is the query, but his lightly raced profile keeps him right in calculations. POWER BEST (6) is still a maiden, yet his recent form is reliable enough for this grade after a close third two runs back and a sound fifth last start. HAKSAN SWORD (5) has to rebound from a heavy defeat, though his narrow second the run prior and proven 1400m record keep him in the mix for a placing if he returns to that level.