A seasoned stayer, Arapaho steps back up to 2400m, a distance he’s won over multiple times, including in Group 1 company. His fifth in the Group 1 Champion Stakes at Flemington last start was full of merit, considering he was positioned too far back in a hotly run race. Rachel King is an experienced pilot who gets the best out of him, and if the race develops into a test of stamina, Arapaho’s grinding style will come into play. The likely soft ground enhances his chances.