Looks a high pressure tempo, MAFEE has won here 2 of three starts here over 1100 and 1200m. In a fast run 1000m he might be the strongest if he can get a trail into the race. Just beaten last start off a three week break and there was a wide margin to third. LAKE FOREST resumes for new stable, but brings a top first-up profile the the table. Given a decent hitout on the synthetic in jumpout win. Looked really comfortable on it. Easy winner here previous synthetic jump out. MEET ME HALFWAY switched off nicely and ran home well in jump out on the synthetic track here. Shaped well first preparation. MAGIC DRUM has won or placed in 3 of seven starts here and the win was here over the trip. Looked sharp in a recent jumpout on this track. Tricky draw but the 8 with blinkers added could break them up. FLYING MEAN was runner up only start this track after racing keenly. AFFIRMATIVE LAD has placed only start synthetic.