This is wide. For Adam Chambers, ASTRADEEL has been most effective here over 1700m. It's 4 starts for 2 wins and 2 2nds. This day last year he finished 2nd with 65.5kg when the race was a BM64. Until now, he's always had senior rider. BIG ROOSTER disappointed last time but noted a heavy bump early in the straight which might've taken its toll. Back to a home track heavy, not writing him off at 1700m. GRAN PARADISO has returned well and he showed last time in 1700m is no problem. CHARMING DEEL has been good for Tom Dabernig. Have no doubt she's good enough but have a small query on why 6 weeks between runs when tackling 1700m. I'm unconvinced DRECK should be the early fav but do concede him a chance. SIDE PIECE is a good bog tracker and given the forecast, he might get conditions to suit. FUWARI is a staying mare I've always followed. This is her first go for Andrew Bobbin. She's jumped out well. Her only win was on a H9. Her two 1st up runs at 1411m and 1500m respectively are sound efforts and she'll be even better at 1700m. Mindful I may've overlooked the winner.