WAR EMPEROR has been knocking at the door and comes from an in-form stable. The step up in trip should suit. THE NAME OF DLADLA has finished runner-up at his last three on the Highveld and stays the trip. He gets first time blinkers and can go one better. DOG SOLDIER has made steady improvement and was running on well from a wide draw last time out. He is bred to prefer the distance. ETZEBETH ran his best race to date last time and looks a threat along with RED HOT GUY who came in for support but may have tried tactics that didn't suit last time.