Not the strongest staying field ever assembled so Gai and Adrian's Irish import NEWFOUNDLAND (4) gets his chance. His two Australian runs have been over 1900m at Canterbury, the latest a strong third when fresh from a ten-month break. Went around in 2400m+ races in Ireland so this is more to his liking. OLYMPIC GAZE (7) found the frame for the first time in 17 starts when third to Whisker To Whisker over 2300m at Newcastle last start. Dour type who has contested six stakes races so he has a class edge on most of these. KING OF CLUBS (1) has been easily accounted for in a couple of races won by Matusalem since resuming. Fitter and back in the midweekers. Likely improver. WHISKER TO WHISKER (8) scrambled home over Karmazone and Olympic Gaze at Newcastle recently. Will stay all day and on the limit weight is in the mix again. FUN SUNDAY (5) struggled in metro Saturday company last time but is a chance back in this more suitable contest.