NAVY KING has a good country cup record and strips fitter for last couple. THE PENDRAGON ran quite well in the Gold Nugget and looks ready for his first test at this trip. PRINCE ERIC also comes through that race and has won twice at the 2000m. COVERT THINKING has a good record and should be honest as always. FLAG FLYER is capable of much better at third run in. SHAMEX is back up in grade but is in good form. AHAB is rarely far away.