MENTE ET MANU (6) is the one to beat with three wins and a placing from six starts at Durbanville. His recent fourth behind Three Tigers was disappointing, but he previously lost by only half a length at Kenilworth. Now he gets a better class setup with weight relief and Richard Fourie back in the saddle. POMP IT UP (5) offers the closest recent form, placing second to Three Tigers and fourth behind Soho Heartthrob as the well-supported favorite. The return to 1400m raises questions, despite two placings at the distance. PROMETTERE (3) hasn't won lately, but the class drop and fourth run back could enhance his chances of hitting the board. HERO'S JOURNEY (4) is lightly raced, ran well first-up here, and has a win and a placing from three starts at this distance, making him a genuine threat if he improves off that performance.