1

Mr Maestro

Not raced since March when 12th to Legarto in G1 Australian Guineas. Ran well fresh at 1400m last February and placed in a jump out trial on 13 October.

2

The Fortune Teller

Enjoyed good run, battled on fairly when 3.2L 4th to Tamerlane in Listed Paris Lane Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on 7 October. Two wins have come on soft ground.

3

Buffalo River

Front-runner with good record this course and distance. Won here on 23 September before 1.05L 4th to Ayrton in Listed Weekend Hussler Stakes (1400m) here last Saturday.

4

Cuban Royale

Withdrawn

5

Umgawa

Ran 0.9L 4th to Buffalo River at this course and distance on 23 September before 3L 3rd to Tamerlane in Listed Paris Lane Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on 7 October.

6

Fender

Sound effort down straight course when 6.05L 8th to Star Patrol in G2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on 7 October. Won up to 1300m, placed 2 of 7 at 1400m.

7

Cause For Concern

Ran on very well when 3.75L 4th to Star Patrol in G2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on 7 October. Won only previous start at 1400m

8

Altivo

Withdrawn

9

Times Square

French import who ran well in first two Australian starts in March and April this year. Performed well in recent barrier trials and has won fresh at this distance.

10

Nunthorpe

Won past two starts at this course and distance with similar number of days between runs. Latest was 1.5L win from Frigid in Benchmark 84 Handicap for mares on 23 September.

11

Climbing Star

Blocked for clear run in straight when 2.1L 8th to Life Lessons in G2 Rose of Kingston Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on 7 October.