An interesting race as it is a small field and the pace may be slow. EMERALD CITY has struggled this year but did run well over this distance twice last year and can bounce back to score. COMIC ARTIST showed improvement last time out and will be looking to go one better trying this longer distance. SAMUEL SHARPE steps up in distance and would not be a surprise winner. THOONSIL is very one-paced but can be a threat to these rivals. FLYING PREDATOR returns from a break but is stepping up in distance so can improve.