1

Steparty

Returned to form with good 3rd in G3 over 1400m at Caulfield last start. Has successfully raced at the highest level. Hard to beat.

2

Payline

Placed only once in 9 starts since last win in January over 1100m. Yet to win beyond 1100m but ran well when 4th over 1400m at Caulfield last start.

3

Media World

Racing well and produces his best over this course and distance. Good last start 5th at Caulfield and one of the main hopes.

4

Zou Sensation

Has won 4 of his last 6 starts and adept on all types of going. Trialled well since last-start win over 1400m at Caulfield on 11 October. Hard to beat.

5

Mighty Ulysses

Talented type who has struggled this preparation but has to be respected on quality wins both in England and Australia.

6

Warnie

Versatile galloper who finished strongly for 2nd over 1400m at Caulfield on 18 October. A repeat of that performance would see him in the finish.

7

Holymanz

Wet-tracker resuming here. Versatile galloper who has won twice from 5 starts first-up. One of the chances.

8

Regal Zeus

Resumed with good 5th over 1200m at Moonee Valley and will appreciate the step up in distance. One of the contenders on his best.

9

Coeur Volante

Much better than recent form suggests but needs to improve sharply on last start 10th over 1200m at Caulfield.

10

Depth Of Character

Scratched

11

St Lawrence

Struggled for top form since transferring stables. Has ability but would need to improve sharply to be a chance here.

12

Enxuto

Won over this course and distance in March and should be reaching peak fitness after 5th here over 1400m on 4 October.

13

King Zephyr

Lightly-raced galloper who continues to race well with 6 wins and 3 placings from only 10 starts. Charged home for 2nd at Caulfield over 1400m on 11 October. Respect.

14

Ndola

In brilliant form with successive wins, latest over 1440m at Caulfield on 15 October. Leading chance again here.