BEACH VERSE and KATTEKWAADKWADRAAD made the expected improvement last time when stepped up to 1600m. They're closely matched on that form and should have more to offer over this trip, though the latter is 1kg better off so marginally preferred. UKUDUMA has a bit to find on those rivals but also has scope for progress stretching out to this distance. QUEEN REGENT boasts solid form credentials and is weighted to fight out the finish at this level. Returning CUTIE PATOOTIE and KUBU complete the shortlist.