Expecting a solid tempo from the get-go with several of these capable of pushing on early. A PLACE IN THE SUN (1) has good recent form lines to her credit. She challenged strongly over 1800m last time but had to settle for second place. She has won once and finished second three times from five starts on this course. She drops in class this afternoon and is the horse to beat. MARTINIQUE (4) ran a fair race against male company here over this trip last time out. Her only victory came under Muzi Yeni. She has no stamina issues and is one of the leading contenders. GILDA GRAY (2) was running on when second over 1800m last time out. It must be noted that the form of that race has since been franked. She tries the 2600m for the first time and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, she should be competitive. GO DREAM MACHINE (5) finished sixth in the same race behind the second pick last start. She is 2 kilos better off at the weights this time and should finish closer as a result. Each way value.