We open with a small field of stayers. MUKTAMIL (7) drops sharply in the weights off a good run at Sandown Hillside last time with 61kg, now coming down to 54kg. He's a consistent stayer who gets in well and can take this out. GOLDENSTATEWARRIOR (5) is going well, beaten just over a length last time at Caulfield when back sharply in trip off a good run in the G2 Adelaide Cup. Back out in distance now, he looks very hard to beat. BOLD SOUL (2) backs up for the third week in a row. He's been good to the line his past couple without being particularly well suited. Up in trip again now can suit, he just needs to settle closer. GOLDEN CRUSADER (4) had post-race issues last time and can be forgiven. The run two back at Mornington behind Immediacy is good form for this. SAMUEL LANGHORNE (6) was okay fresh and can be an improver.