MENTE ET MANU has run two crackers over the distance on soft ground. He should get rewarded, especially if the going comes up good, but it is competitive. Filly VIVA LA VIDA is best weighted. She had very good form before a break and is one from one at this venue. IT IS MY TIME wasn't far off MENTE ET MANU last time. He had coughed in that race and could step up on that effort if over his ailment. POMP IT UP also wasn't far off the likely favourite and he may get better with time having been recently gelded.