KARATE KID was a fast-finishing 2nd over 1000m at this venue last time and this extended trip in his peak outing should be more to his liking. Hat-trick seeking GIMMETHEGOODLIFE, maturing last-start winners ESPINOZA and READY SET FIRE, and hard-knocker PASSAGE OF POWER have the means to acquit themselves competitively too. However, returning filly ARASHI (3rd in a 2yo Grade 2 when last seen) and consistent NYAKA NYAKA are improving and likely to play a role in the outcome.