1

Goldrush Guru

Proven performer at this grade and distance with victory in the 2024 G1 Victoria Derby at Flemington. Has had a tough campaign, but ran well for fifth last start in G3 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April.

2  

Statuario

Promising gelding who continues to improve with 3 wins and 3 minor placings from 10 starts. Has to be considered on strength of easy Listed win over 2400m at Caulfield on 5 April.

3  

Confetti Garden

Lightly-raced gelding who has 2 wins and a minor placing from only 5 starts up to 2400m. Group-2 placed over 1800m. Well beaten last start but capable of improvement.

4  

American Wolf

Lightly-raced gelding who is showing great promise at extended trips. Hard to beat after charging to victory in Listed 2800m race at Flemington on 25 April. One of the main chances.

5  

Saint Emilion

Won Listed 2200m race at Geelong in October and showed signs of returning to top form with tenacious 4th in G3 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April. Should appreciate extra distance.

6  

Snoopy Now

Genuine stayer who won Listed 1800m race at Morphettville on 12 April before finished solidly for 6th in G3 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April. Definite hope.

7  

Dubai Focus

Consistent type with 3 wins and 3 minor placings from only 9 starts. Yet to win beyond 1500m, but was brave last start when third in G3 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April. Cannot be ruled out.

8  

Lavalier 

Continues to improve and chased hard from the turn to finish second in G3 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April. Has not won beyond 1300m, but gives impression extra distance here will suit.

9  

Politely Dun

Scratched

10  

Roctave

Lightly-raced New Zealand stayer whose sole win so far was over 2200m at Ellerslie but was not disgraced when 3rd last start in G3 2100m race at Ellerslie. Cannot be ruled out.

11  

Darknconfidential

Twice a winner at 1600m and finished solidly at his past two starts at Morphettville. Outside chance.

12  

Compressing

Won his first two starts in good fashion up to 2080m before failing to make any impression when 12th in G3 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April. Expect improved performance here.

13  

Scintillante

Improving gelding who has won over 1717m and finished 3rd in Listed 1800m race at Morphettville on 12 April before finishing 13th in G3 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April.

14  

Cavity Bay

Has been racing well without winning recently, including brave last-start 4th in G1 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April. Has not won beyond 1300m, but shapes as a natural stayer.

15  

Femminile

Listed winner over 1400m at Morphettville in June, 2024. Finished 7th in G1 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April. This is a tough task.

16  

Chase Your Dreams

Scratched

17

Captain Hilfiger

Impressive winner over 1736m at Sale before good effort when 9th and not beaten far in G3 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April.

18  

Global Eclipse

Talented colt who has improved with every run. Last-start winner over 2025m at Cranbourne. One of the chances.

Reserve

19  

Gin Rummy

Winner of 1 race and 4 minor placings from 11 starts. Has won over 1600m and ran fairly when 8th in G3 over 2000m at Morphettville on 26 April.