MARCHLAND (1) sets the benchmark after extending her unbeaten profile with an Open win at Fairview Aw, where she was crunched into a short odds-on quote and beat New Day by just under a length. She has already accounted for key rivals and brings the cleanest winning habit. GLOBAL THRILLER (4) has the clearest line to challenge, finishing fourth to Marchland by three lengths last time after a prior third behind Obsidian Star, and the weight relief plus Craig Zackey returning keeps him in the contest. GIMMETHATWORLDCUP (7) has to rebound from a heavy defeat to Marchland, but his narrow second to Obsidian Star before that and strong overall record make him a genuine minor danger. WO ZAI (6) was only fair when fifth at Greyville, though his previous win over Clever Kid at Scottsville and proven 1600m record give him claims if he finds the finish he showed at Scottsville.
