THE LAZARUS EFFECT (5) resumes from a spell of six-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at his last appearance over 2600m at Addington. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. ALWAYS DREAMING (8) finished third last start, beaten 14 metres at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expect him to be prominent. RUSTENBURG (2) last appeared when seventh over 2400m at this track eight months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep. SLOTS (6) disappointed last time when eighth over 1980m at Addington. Can turn things around, and is worth including in all combinations..