#4 Awesome Fluke faced a tough assignment last time out in the Group 2 Jockey Club Cup, where a wide run and an early move at the 1200m made for a forgettable effort. Dropping to this much easier contest, he has the ability to take up the running and rebound strongly. #9 Bravehearts has been thriving this season under Mark Newnham’s guidance and benefits from a drop in weight as he steps up to Class 2. The rise in distance is key to his chances. #7 Winning Dragon, a course-and-distance winner two starts ago where Awesome Fluke finished third, will appreciate the class drop after being outclassed in the Group 2 Jockey Club Cup. #5 Romantic Thor has trialled impressively since his Hong Kong debut and looks well-suited to the rise in distance.