Promising ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE was a game-in-defeat 2nd at this level over 1600m when last seen and she remains open to improvement stretching out to this trip after a subsequent break. SURPRISE PARTY and FRANGIPANI are closely matched on recent form, and both have the means to trouble the selection. Last-start winner MERRYWEATHER remains competitive under a 3-point penalty, while FUTURE DATE and Highveld returnee TOMYRIS (for a new stable) also have the means to make their presence felt. Good race!