Speed should be right on over the 1000m journey. Tricky race with most of these first starters on a wet track. First starter EMIRATE (2) for Waller/McDonald will surely come in for support. Hasn't been asked for a great deal at the trials, most recently finishing fourth behind today's rival Shalaa Gold over 900m at Rosehill. Betting the key. Godolphin's FREEZING (3) is an unraced colt by Frosted from a Street Cry mare who has thrown three winners, the pick of the bunch being Listed winner Gravina. Wasn't far away in a recent Canterbury trial so a bright start to his career is expected. MOONRAKER (7) found 900m a bit slick at Newcastle first-up. Can do better. INSIST (4) is trialling well for Michael Freedman and is worth keeping in mind on debut. SHALAA GOLD (8) defeated pre-post favourite Emirate in a recent trial so must come under consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Emirate but betting will tell the true story.