Working around the field in the middle stages two starts back, GOLDEN SUNSET (6) sat parked and wilted late over the 3157 marathon. Finding running line cover last week at 2138, she ran the star GUS to a 3m margin in holding on for the silver. The gate is awkward, but she should have the edge on these.

AJAY VOLSTEAD (8) will be presented with early options to ease off the fence here as the lone runner from the second line. Working to the front before releasing and then shuffled to three back last start, his run the start prior was luckless behind NOT AS PROMISED. With the right trip, he can throw it down.

ALDEBARANSTILINSKI (3) faces a rise for this contest, but comes into it full of trot. Completing the sweep of the McNeil Series stamped with a 17m margin in the Final, he can take the next step.

ZEALOUS SPUR (7) is afforded no favours from the outside paint, but can never be discounted. Game in defeat last start when 3rd to GUS after sitting parked, he has claims again.

SELECTIONS: GOLDEN SUNSET (6), AJAY VOLSTEAD (8), ALDEBARANSTILINSKI (3), ZEALOUS SPUR (7)

SUGGESTED BET: GOLDEN SUNSET (6) to win