1

Observer

He followed unlucky 3rd placing in the G1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) with easy 0.5L 1st over 2040m at Moonee Valley. He’s the one to beat.

2

Highvol

He ran a bold race when he attempted to lead throughout when 0.35L 2nd to Azazel in the Geelong Classic (2200m) on 23 October.

3

Autumn Mystery

He’s in superb form. He won the 1800m Derby Preview at Flemington and then the Caulfield Classic (2000m) at his last two starts.

4

Miewa

He’s racing consistently with seconds at his past two starts in key lead-up races. At his last start he finished 2nd to Autumn Mystery at Caulfield.

5

Options

Flemington 1800m winner two starts ago. He made up some ground when 3.75L 5th to Observer in G2 Vase on 25 October.

6

Providence

He’s shaping as if he’s looking for 2500m. He finished strongly for 0.5L 2nd to Observer at Moonee Valley over 2040m on 25 October.

7

Azazel

He’s won two of his three starts and is a promising stayer. He proved too strong when 0.35L first in the Geelong Classic (2200m) on 23 October.

8

Arcora

He’s a Flemington winner and his last start 1.2L 5th in the Geelong Classic to Azazel suggests he’s ready to peak.

9

O’Sheamus

He’s showing staying ability. He followed Warwick Farm Maiden win over 1600m with fast finishing 3rd to Observer at Moonee Valley.

10

Amazake

He appreciated the step up in distance with the best performance of his career when 0.85L 3rd to Autumn Mystery over 2000m at Caulfield.

11

Engine Of War

He was outsprinted late in slowly run event when 3.96L 7th to Autumn Mystery over 2000m at Caulfield. He’s better suited at Flemington.

12

Matsuda

He’s improving with racing and showing staying potential. He finished close-up 0.85L 4th to Azazel over 2200m at Geelong.

13

One Step Closer

He battled away for 3L 4th behind Observer in the Vase at Moonee Valley on 25 October over 2040m. Place claims.

14

Savisanta

He’s a talented staying prospect. He finished on strongly for 0.75L 3rd to Azazel in the Geelong Classic (2200m). Worth thought.

15

Mcwoody

Not beaten that far when 1.01L 5th to Autumn Mystery in the Caulfield Classic (2000m) when he made an early run. Chance at big odds.

16

Deal Done Fast

He has staying potential. He made an early run out wide in slowly run race and held on for 0.91L 4th to Autumn Mystery in Caulfield Classic (2000m).

Reserves

17

Arabian Prince

He hasn’t been suited by slowly run races at his past two starts and 2500m at Flemington will suit. Last start 6th to Autumn Mystery.

18

Freddie Bassett

He wasn’t that far away when 1.6L 6th in the Geelong Classic (2200m) to Azazel. Place claims.

19

Crack A Deel

He will need to improve on 5.7L 7th to Observer in The Vase (2040m) at Moonee Valley on 25 October to feature here.

20

Super Paradise

He’s not racing that well and needs to improve having beaten four horses in total from his last three starts. Last start 9th in the Geelong Classic (2200m).