A very open looking race and we will need to load up in all the exotics. GIDDY UP GRACE is well drawn and should like this shorter distance and could score. KITUBA could be improving and is likely to prefer this longer distance so must be included in all bets. NICCI'S LAW is unreliable but might play a minor role. VIXENS WAR has shown improvement of late and is not out of it. SPIRIT OF NICAL did not run too badly over this distance last time out and has a place chance. FATE OF PACE and PACIFIC WATERS have both done enough of late to hold winning chances.