The Chris Waller-prepared KUREDER (1) has been right there in recent Sydney metropolitan outings and should appreciate dropping in company here. Goes well for Orman who has two wins from three steers and will be rock-hard fit for this. Sure to be there when the judge calls a halt. I AM THE EMPIRE (6) has a handy record over this staying test with two wins and three placings from eight starts and is racing very consistently of late. Worth including. ARTFUL GIRL (4) has put two wins together and gets 2kg off with the claim from the favourable draw. Top three candidate. UNCOMMON VALOUR (8) has been thereabouts in recent efforts shapes as one for exotics players. BEDFORD SQUARE (10) next best from the astute barn.