SAO PAULO has not been reliable of late but is not out of it. LOVE DOVE is in good form and could contest the finish. DOUBLE BLACK won well last time out and could follow up from a good draw. MAPLE SYRUP makes her local debut and is likely to improve. VALENTINE'S GIRL has been in good form and must be considered. HORSE HAIZI is holding form and could finish in the money. BLINKERS OFF: MAPLE SYRUP. MAPLE SYRUP no h/gear (bl last) t/t on . A C Greeff/G Cheyne 449-114 (25.39%)-200-R7 519 800 G D Smith/M Yeni 381-42 (11.02%)-144-R3 216 750 T J Laing/C Maujean 155-22 (14.19%)-54-R1 688 950