Butt says he doesn't expect that to undo Field Marshal tonight.
"That was a lot earlier in his campaign and while he is a fast horse, he is also a very relaxed horses so I don't think distance will bother him," said Butt.
"I know some people might worry because of his past throat problem but it was one of those ones where the operation to fix it either works or it doesn't, and in his case it has."
Field Marshal has the gate speed to go forward and try to dominate a race that seems to lack many natural attackers but regardless of where he ends up, he is clearly the horse to beat.
My Kiwi Mate should be better over the longer distance and wasn't suited by having to sit parked last Friday so he looks the each way value.
Hug The Wind is drawn to be close to the action and warrants respect as does Bettor Spirits in a field where those who don't have to burn too hard early should profit.
Earlier in the night it is impossible to go past Spanish Armada in the $150,000 Fillies Sires' Stakes.
"She put a line in the sand last week to say she is the best of this crop and I think the draw suits her," says co-trainer Mark Purdon. Michael Guerin
