KUSHAN KHANIVALE (4) wasn't disgraced in city class last time when finishing fifth at Morphettville Parks. Should camp just off the leaders. Leading contender. DARK LAGER (2) proved too strong two runs ago at Edenhope. Less impressive last time out when 11th over 1400m at Morphettville Parks, beaten 12 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. FLYING ASSASSIN (6) returns from a layoff of six-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at Gawler. Among the better hopes. BURNT BY BERNIE (8) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest fifth at Mt Gambier over 1200m. Well-placed and can sneak into the finish.