Way Down South heads this competitive 18-runner field at Listowel on good ground over fourteen furlongs, sitting narrowly ahead of the nearest dangers on these ratings, and that edge, however modest, is enough to give her the call. Louiescall, Astelia, and Afloat all rate closely matched and will press hard in what looks an open, competitive staying contest, and at low confidence any of that trio could overturn the selection on the day. Nevertheless, Way Down South holds the slight advantage and is taken to confirm it here.