1

Main Defender

Four wins from five runs over track and trip and two victories from his last three make him the form choice.

2

Barbaresco

Beaten less than a length over track and trip by Main Defender in the penultimate start, he is now 4lb better off. Will be right there.

3

Texas Red

Just ran out of gas in the G1 H F Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes over 1600m last time out. Is overdue an eighth career win and is at the top of his game.

4

Gimmeanotherchance

Has contested 13 Graded races without success. Last win in June 2023, but has a definite place chance.

5

Fire ’N Flames

His good efforts are few and far between. Makes little appeal in this company after two disappointing last runs.

6

Slinky Mapimpi

Difficult to make a case for a runner that seldom brings his A-game to the track. He is the lowest rated in the field, but if at his best could sneak a place.

7

Cosmic Speed

Demolished the field in the G1 H F Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes over 1600m and could follow up, especially with Richard Fourie up. Class act.

8

Busstopinhounslow

Definitely on the up. His last four runs resulted in a 21-point rise in ratings. Dangerous over this distance, he is the dark horse.

9

Gimmefabulous

The only filly in the line-up is progressive and has won the G3 Mother Russia Stakes over course and distance. In with a chance as she seeks a hat-trick.