1

Wategos

Not that far away at his last start when 2.24L 10th to Disneck in a BM94 (1200m) when $91 on 4 October at Randwick. His big weight and wide barrier won’t help.

2

Lavish Empire

Go close on last run when he finished strongly for 0.32L 2nd to Husk in a BM88 (1200m) at Randwick on 20 September when big odds. Extra distance suits.

3

Lord Of Biscay

Fitter for two runs back from a spell. He finished 1.08L 3rd when first-up at Rosehill over 1200m in a BM88 before last start 8.55L 6th in a BM88 (1400m) at Rosehill on 27 September.

4

Sir Artie

He raced away from his rivals for an impressive second-up win in a BM88 at Rosehill over 1400m on 27 September in a fast time. Go close.

5

Getafix

He was slow to begin and was never a factor when first-up last in a field of 15 in a BM94 (1200m) at Randwick on 4 October when he was well fancied. Needs to lift.

6

Hollywood Hero

Resumes from a spell. His form last time in was consistent. From five first-up runs his best effort has been a third. Place claims.

7

Kerguelen

He’s racing well for his new stable where he won first-up at Randwick and then finished a close 0.45L third at Rosehill over 1100m. Last start he ran on strongly to finish 1.73L 5th in a BM94 (1200m) at Randwick on 4 October.

8

Private Legacy

Classy staying mare on her day resuming from a spell. She usually needs it longer but she’s capable of running a forward race when first-up.

9

Green Shadows

Not that far away when first-up 2.71L 11th in a BM94 (1200m) at Randwick on 4 October. Last campaign he finished second when second-up over 1300m at Randwick to Headley Grange.

10

World Alliance

Fitter for two good runs back from a spell. He followed his first-up fourth at Rosehill in a BM88 with a 1.87L 6th in a BM94 (1200m) at Randwick on 4 October.

11

Zouna

Lightly-raced former Brisbane sprinter who debuted for new trainers with a 4.62L 13th in a BM94 at Randwick on 4 October. He’s a G2 runner-up so look for a big run.

12

Bianco Vilano

His best form is over longer distances. First-up he finished 6.92L 5th at Kensington in a BM78 (1250m) on 8 October. He has the talent to be in the finish.

13

Midnight Opal

Consistent sprinter fitter for useful first-up run when 1.72L 5th in a BM88 (1200m) at Randwick on 20 September. He’s a second-up winner.

14

Rock Empire

Led throughout to score when second-up from a long spell in a BM78 (1400m) at Kensington on 8 October. He’s one of the chances.

15

Waimarie

Capable former Melbourne mare making her Sydney debut for her new trainers. She’s raced well first-up and is good enough to win this.

16

Rapt

She resumes from a spell and goes well fresh with two seconds and a third from four first-up runs. Winner here. She has claims.

Reserves

17

Well Timed

Raced on the speed and fought on for 0.35L 2nd in a BM78 (1400m) at Kensington on 8 October. Drawn out here though.

18

Money Team

Two runs back from a spell have been sound with an Eagle Farm 3rd on 30 August followed by a BM78 (1300m) win at Warwick Farm on 24 September. Chance.

19

Sergeant Major

Talented gelding who is a Listed winner this track and distance in April. He should be ready to fire after two runs back from a spell with the last one 1.63L fourth over 1200m at Randwick on 20 September.

20

Emirate

Three runs back from a spell have been fair. At his last start he finished 5.96L 8th in a BM94 (1600m) on 4 October.

21

Formal Display

Former Irish galloper who ran well at his third Australian start when he finished 3.38L 3rd in a BM88 (1400m) at Rosehill on 27 September.

22

Winston Hills

He’s racing well and improving with each start. Tough win at his last run when successful in a BM72 (1400m) at Warwick Farm on 6 October.