UNITED NATION has solid form on the poly and has won over the trip. He faces a smart field but should be right there. BLACK EAGLE is progressive and comes with excellent Western Cape form. He tries the poly for the first time. MASTEROFTHEDESERT (wide draw) and POSITION OF POWER (gate one) both have the form to go close. FORTRESS OF FIRE is smart on his day but is 3kg worse off with UNITED NATION given their last encounter on the poly. MAJOR TOMMIE has only twice been out of the money in 12 starts. His last win was over course and distance but a wide draw is a concern.