Last-start winners ADDRESS THE NATION (promoted) and SECRET CHORD should remain competitive under resultant penalties. However, both need to find improvement if they are to follow up off their career-high ratings. Class-dropper HALBERDIER, hard-knocker CIAN THE CONQUEROR and consistent ZANTHAR also have the form and experience at this level to play leading roles. The filly KINDRED HEART fits a similar profile and seems ideally placed to run a forward race under these conditions. Progressive last-start winner IT'S PERSONAL, even more so, under 53kg from gate No 1. NKANDLA GOLD can earn a cheque.
by Grégory Bougouin