An Open Maiden event and all are dropping to 1000m. LOU LOU ran a fair race last time but will need to get going sooner. She has gate No 1 to boost her chances. Watch out for MY DEAR FRIEND who brings Highveld form into the race. She has also run well in the Western Cape and needs to be taken seriously. TASK FORCE ran a slightly disappointing race last time but is back on the Poly and should be at his peak. SAUDI SWEEP and ROY'S BLOSSOM have both shown enough to be right there at the finish.