G2 – 2040m – Turf
| 1 | Observer | Finished 3rd in G1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) and rarely puts in a bad performance. Steps up to 2040m for the first time and hard to beat. |
| 2 | Highvol | Scratched |
| 3 | Options | Racing in outstanding form with 3 wins and 1 placing from 4 runs this campaign, including brilliant Listed win over 1800m at Flemington on 4 October. Tough to beat. |
| 4 | Arcora | Scratched |
| 5 | Providence | Still a maiden after 7 starts, but has shown ability with 2 minor placings. Wasn’t beaten far last start when 8th in G3 over 1800m. Cannot be ruled out. |
| 6 | O’Sheamus | Broke through for deserved win over 1600m at Warwick Farm last start and is another rising stayer who will be suited by the extra distance here. |
| 7 | Kakkoii | Impressive 1611m maiden winner at Sale in September but flopped when last of 12 runners at Flemington last start. Chance on previous run. |
| 8 | Matsuda | Scratched |
| 9 | Crown Of Russia | Front-running stayer who was beaten less than 2L when 7th last start over 1800m at Flemington. Has shown good promise in short career. One to watch. |
| 10 | Zorb | Scratched |
| 11 | Crack A Deel | Unplaced in 2 city runs but easily won 2000m maiden at Warrnambool on soft ground in September. This is much harder, but would relish rain-affected conditions. |
| 12 | One Step Closer | Winner of 1 race from 5 starts with success over 1500m at Goulburn but disappointed last start when 14th of 16 runners in G3 over 1800m. Needs to lift. |
| 13 | Savisanta | Scratched |
| 14 | Poor Ol’ Johny Ray | Yet to run a place in 5 career starts but not beaten far when 9th last start over 1800m at Flemington. Should appreciate the extra distance. |
