A big test for the unbeaten ATLANTIC JEWEL here, stepping up to take on the older boys over a distance still short of her best. I think she will win and I would be desperately disappointed if she couldn’t win. But second up after her injury is a query (although her second up win last preparation was simply mindblowing).

Michael Rodd will have to make sure the other jockeys don’t out-manouevre him. I think he needs to be especially cautious of Christian Reith on Rain Affair, who can appear to be travelling a lot faster than he actually is. This gives him an easier lead than thought – and he’s a tenacious bugger.

That same description could be given to KING MUFHASA, the tough Kiwi. He’s finally come of age this season with recognition in Australia after two Group 1 victories. Take Atlantic Jewel out and he looks the one on paper – I’d back him to beat Rain Affair any day.

I’ll put RAIN AFFAIR in for third because I can’t see him being challenged for the lead. That’s always a worry.

And for fourth, I’ll include HAPPY ZERO because I still believe he’s on track to produce a big performance this preparation.

7 – ATLANTIC JEWEL
1 – KING MUFHASA
3 – RAIN AFFAIR
4 – HAPPY ZERO