I was surprised to see such a slow pace in W.A.P/Cup because of the high pressure style of racing in W.A.you can't get away with it.Everyone loves to witness a fast mile rate but it doesn't mean a lot.Washakie won 2 weeks ago rating 1.56.3 over 2506 metres,you would think that being a strong stayer he would be a good thing mile rating 4 secs slower,even though he breezed.As for ITMQ maintaining present form and given just a smidgen of luck he'll storm over the top of them.