3:50am - GOLD COAST TURF CLUB TROPHY | 2400m | | i

Up to 2400m and the big question is whether OUR CANDIDATE can progress again up 3.5kg in weight following his dominant win at Rosehill four weeks ago. SCHOLARLY should get control at a STEADY to SLOW tempo, then there could be early moves for a LONG SPRINT home, but it's hard to predict. OUR CANDIDATE can quicken, has upside, but does need to prove he can do it all again off a 24 day freshen. SCHOLARLY has a touch of x-factor over 2400m now from the good spot. Otherwise, GAYATRI, ATTENTION RUN and CURATA PRINCESS all look well-placed up in distance in their right grade. Don't completely rule out DESERT PATH last start either, his best form is right in this. [updated 8:43am]