ALL THE WAY NORTH (6) is the one to beat after winning first-up at this track by three and a half lengths, with the 2kg drop from that run and the same winning rider back adding to the appeal. NIMBUS STAR (1) is the most reliable danger, having finished second and third at this venue at his past two starts and boasting a perfect top-three record from three tries at this track and distance. DEFEATER (2) was beaten only a head last start and his previous Class 2 effort reads well for this, though he has placed without winning from five attempts at this track and distance. YE MAN (8) has been costly as favourite at his past two runs, but the 1100m record is solid and his recent placings keep him in the mix as a genuine winning chance.