ORVALHO DE HERMON (6) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to break through. Most recently finished fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. Finds a nice race and looks a great chance to repay supporters. BEST ABSINTHE (3) is back from a spell of six months. Closed last prep with a sixth over 1300m at this track. Expecting a bold showing. PARAMOUNT (2) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start third at this track over 1400m when beaten 2.25 lengths. Has a high cruising speed. One of the top 4 contenders. HURKACZ (5) improved sharply last time out to score by almost a length over 1000m at this track eight weeks ago. Well placed to feature in the finish again. MEDOC (7) finds it hard to win with two victories from 22 starts. He finished n fifth over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot figure in the top 3.