Competitive. ROYALE MUCK UP (4) belted the Geraldton Maidens by 3.2L over 1900m before stepping up to this distance at Ascot beaten 3.3L in an Open. This is easier and winning rider Faithfull is reunited. He will sit handy from the low barrier and in lesser company can bounce back. Faithfull is off DESERT EDGE (5) replaced by Chris Parnham who also has a winning association with the galloper. He peaks now and has a sharp record over this distance. Maps to advantage and is a likely threat. DR ON CALL (2) is hard-fit and capped off a decent run of form winning a Maiden here over this trip. He will be around the mark if things go his way. SHAKERATO (10) has been better his last two making ground over a mile. Draws inside and may be worth another chance over this journey.