1

Rustic Steel

Strong front-running win in the G3 Newcastle Stakes (1400m) on 8 March when fresh after two very good barrier trials.

2

Berkshire Shadow

G1 placed UK import who failed at Australian debut but jockey said moderate pace was against.

3

Munhamek

Ex-HK galloper who has won five races in Australia. Not disgraced latest run in very strong All-Star Mile.

4

Phearson

Had excuses for latest failure in G2 Ajax Stakes after sound on-pace win in G3 Liverpool City Cup (1300m).

5

Bandersnatch

Won twice this course and distance including this race last year. Caught wide, can forgive unplaced run in last week’s G1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m).

6

Jimi Hendrix

Good 1600m record in the UK. Caught wide and struck interference when unplaced at Rosehill on Australian debut last November.

7

Ucalledit

Finished well, despite tempo against, when 3.61L 4th to Rustic Steel in G3 Newcastle Stakes (1400m) on 8 March.

8

Welwal

Won 1400m at this track before even effort when 5.03L 8th to Democracy Manifest in G2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) on 16 March.

9

Hosier

Not raced since October when failed in G2 Hill Stakes (1900m). Has won fresh but earlier in career.

10

Von Hauke

Enjoyed good trail but sound effort to win G3 Shaftesbury Avenue Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on 9 March.

11

Caesars Palace

Withdrawn

12

Coin Toss

Ex-Singapore galloper who led to win LR National Sprint (1400m) at Canberra on 10 March in course record time.

13

Williamsburg

Battled on OK when 3.87L 5th to Rustic Steel in G3 Newcastle Stakes (1400m) on 8 March. Runner-up both starts this course and distance.

14

Superium

Tempo against when 3.95L 6th to Whinchat in Benchmark 88 Handicap (1400m) on 16 March but up in class here.

15

Super Helpful

Slow to begin when 5.28L 4th to Coin Toss in LR National Sprint (1400m) at Canberra on 10 March.

16

Amor Victorious

Front-runner who faced too much pressure when 4.29L 7th to Democracy Manifest in G2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) on 16 March.

Reserves

17

Another Wil

Rises in class but has won four of only six starts and looked very good winning at 1600m at Flemington on 2 March.

18

Huetor

Not raced since December when unplaced in G3 Summer Cup (2000m). Best form over longer trips.

19

Bold Mac

Ran on very well when 1.45L 4th to Democracy Manifest in G2 Ajax Stakes (1500m) on 16 March.

20

New Endeavour

Import who hasn’t raced since not disgraced in rich Golden Eagle, in November, at second Australian run. Won barrier trial 7 March.

21

Waihaha Falls

Settled too far back when 4.2L 7th to Astero in Benchmark 94 Handicap (1200m) on 15 March. Best form on wet tracks.

22

Vienna Princess

Best work late when 3.65L 9th to Zougotcha in G1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) on 16 March.