SHARAPOVA (5) has been thereabouts recently, the latest result a fourth beaten 2.25 lengths at this track over 1000m. Richard Fourie stays on and although yet to win has been in the money on four occasions. Leading contender. SWISS WALT (9) finished 3 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1000m at Fairview three weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Among the leading chances. PASHTUNWALI (11) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on 29/11/2024, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has a high cruising speed. One of the main contenders. MILLION REASONS (10) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks. Has filled a minor placing at both first-up runs. Opened last prep with a third over 1200m at this track. Expected to run well.