Hawwaam gelding WITCH HAZEL has been impressive in both his local starts. He has drawn well and should be even better over this longer distance. MENTE ET MANU was a solid second to improving Gold Giboski and that was when the going was soft. Many of his wins have been over 1600m but he could take his turn over 1400m. IT IS MY TIME has a good record over the track and trip. He looks sure to improve on his last effort when unplaced over 1600m. ABSOLUTELY YES has shown class and is best weighted. He too was only just beat by Gold Giboski so must have a say.