NARETOI stayed on gamely from a prominent position to finish a close-up second when trying 2400m in his last start, and a repeat of that effort off a 2-point higher mark could suffice over the extra 200m. EPIDAURUS is held on that form but weighted to pose more of a threat. PARTY PUNCH bounced back to form with a close-up third over 2400m last time and can feature if building on that effort, while LA PARISIENNE remains open to improvement after shedding her maiden over this course and distance. Veteran NUCLEAR FORCE and filly LANTERI also have earning potential.