1

Birdman

Balloted out of G1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Great run prior in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) when came from near last to finish 3.02L 6 of 18. Leading chance.

2

Berkeley Square

Finding it difficult to break through. Finished 0.9L 3rd in G3 Geelong Cup (2400m). Third in this race last year.

3

Sayedaty Sadaty

Missed a start in G1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Last start winner of G3 Bendigo Cup (2400m) and big show here.

4

Etna Rosso

Hasn’t won for over a year but has been close several times. Produced big run last start for 2600m 0.02L G3 second. Follow up.

5

Golden Snap

Japanese visitor who finished 8.49L 14 of 18 in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and balloted out of G1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Has a win and 3 seconds at the distance at home. Don’t overlook.

6

Brayden Star

Raced too keenly and failed to finish off when 10 of 11 in G2 2500m.  Needs to repeat previous start when won G2 2400m.

7

Star Of India

Big odds in first 3 races for new trainer but broke through for G3 2040m win last start when shorter odds. Needs to repeat.

8

Hezashocka

Unplaced in this race in 2023 and isn’t going any better this time around. Big odds last start when 10th in G3 2400m.

9

Post Impressionist

Pulled up lame after last start when 4.3L 7 of 11 in G2 2500m. Unplaced 5 races at the track and needs rapid improvement.

10

Interpretation

Is looking for a win after being balloted out of the Melbourne Cup. Blinkers back on last start when worked home solidly for G3 Bendigo Cup 5th.  Others better.

11

Naval College

No luck in past 2 runs, including 5.41L 8 of 9 in G3 JRA Cup (2040m) at Moonee Valley. Hasn’t won since January 2024 and unlikely here.

12

Whisky On The Hill

Race wasn’t run to suit when he finished 2.9L 5th in 2400m G3 Geelong Cup when settled back too far. Place hope at odds.

13

Grand Pierro

Held up for clear running from the 400m to the 200m and then checked at the 50m mark for 5th in G2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m). Will need luck to feature here.

14

Scary

Scratched

15

Strawberry Rock

Form has dropped off since second in Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) in April. Past three this campaign have been well below average.

16

Earl Of Tyrone

Has only beaten two runners home in past four races where most losing margins have been huge, including last start 14.75L 14 of 14 over 2400m. Unlikely winner.

17

So You Are

Raced wide to grab the lead in G2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m) but faded to finish last. Likely to be outclassed here.