Tough. HIYAAM PROUD (2) won Geelong Maiden as expected on debut and then he was switched north and was too good for the 70 graders at Eagle Farm heavily backed again. Fitter again and carries 4lbs less. Moloney rides today and stepping up to the middle distance shouldn't be an issue. TOMODACHI (6) is a Kiwi who has won her last three in NZ backed off the map. Rates well and the longer journey should be right up her alley. Has an outside barrier and will need a good ride. Waller-trained MISTERKIPCHOGE (7) is third-up and has been racing in Listed and Group company. His figures stack up and Craig Williams takes over from Maloney. Expect him to relish the extra metres. RUMEUR (5) is a Kiwi who was close up at Group 3 level at Ellerslie over this distance. He's been gelded since and has the blinkers applied first time. He has to be considered as well.