Tough. HILLCREST AVENUE (1) found the grade too rich at Doomben last start but was defeated a lip here over 1400m, prior. Last preparation he ran well in a CL3 at Doomben over a middle distance, so the step-up in trip suits. The 3kg claim brings him right into it. KHANT QUIT (2) is a leader who three-back won her Maiden comfortably this track/trip and has improved since. Placed in a CL3 at Eagle Farm last time and has the gate speed to manage the tricky gate. AUTUNNO (3) needs a good ride but went close at Ipswich in a 68 over a mile, and the 1800m will be right up his alley. FIREBOLT (6) improved at the Gold Coast and then was slow off here and was never in the picture. He needs this distance, and Rodd sticking aboard is a positive. Has a key gear switch and she's capable of better.