Small but competitive contest to kick things off. STRUCK BY (1) has turned things right around in his last three starts and is back near his best. Has only been beaten by narrow margins with the subsequent form stacking right up. Can knock off the fav. LET'S GET DOWN (3) is yet to strike through in his two runs back but has been savaging the line. Peaking now and is sure to take some stopping. MANHATTEN TIMES (2) represents the value play. Was well below his best last start but has peaks that match the top two. Holder replaces the apprentice and is a four-time winner aboard. Expect him to sit off them early and charge hard late. EXALTED DAME (4) was poised to strike fresh but lacked a turn of foot. Better for the hit-out and can give this a shake. CORK HARBOUR (5) would have to go to a new level to threaten these.