ATARIME won back-to-back 1600m races after he was gelded and on the evidence of his recent fast-finishing 5th over that distance, the step up to this extended trip ought to unlock further progress. Progressive BATTLEOFBARBERTON was a start-to-finish winner over this distance on his reappearance last month, and a resultant 5-point penalty shouldn't halt his momentum, especially with improved fitness on his side and Strydom in the irons again. MOOLA MAN, CELTIC RUSH and MASTER TIK TOK are consistent hardknockers who should acquit themselves competitively. MILLAHUE is capable but out of sorts.