ALDEENAARY (4) has been in work for a long while but is holding his form. Came from near the tail to get up for second in a BM80 over this course and distance a fortnight ago. Likely to settle a bit closer this time and is capable of taking this out. LIONEL (3) backs up seven days after a poor effort over the mile at Doomben. Form prior to that in staying races was sound. Nicely in after the claim and is rock hard fit after four runs back from a spell. EL JASOR (2) returned from a five-month break with a dominant win over 1800m at the Sunshine Coast recently. Won over 2414m in the UK before coming to Kris Lees so this extra trip will be right in his wheelhouse. SIMPLY REFUSE (9) was seven-weeks between runs when beaten narrowly over this distance at Doomben last start. Always a threat in this sort of race. KIPLING'S JOURNEY (1) hasn't featured of late but drops in class and gets to a more suitable trip so watch for sharp improvement.