1

Tom Kitten

Yet to show his best in 3 starts this preparation and needs to improve on last start 5th to Ceolwulf in G1 King Charles III over 1609m at Randwick on 18 October.

2

Light Infantry Man

Ran well when led before finishing 5th to Via Sistina in G1 Cox Plate (2040m). Has good record at the track with 2 wins from 3 starts.

3

Kovalica

Promising 3rd to Lindermann in G3 over 1800m at Randwick last start. Mixes form and needs to improve here.

4

Attrition

Produced career-best run when 4th to Via Sistina in G1 Cox Plate (2040m) but is yet to win in 5 Flemington starts.

5

Alenquer

Raced on the speed and fought on when 2nd over 2040m at Moonee Valley on 25 October. This is a big challenge.

6

Pier

Surprised with 3rd to Ceolwulf in G1 King Charles III over 1609m at Randwick on 18 October and this is harder.

7

Golden Path

Ran on strongly for 2nd in G2 Crystal Mile (1600m) at Moonee Valley last start but this is another rise in class.

8

Point King

Resumed from long break with 6th over 2040m at Moonee Valley on 25 October. This is much harder.

9

Zambardo

In top form with 4 successive wins from 1600m to 2000m in restricted ground. Needs to improve even further to have a show here.

10

Via Sistina

Champion mare who won her second G1 Cox Plate (2040m) last start. Excellent record at this distance with 10 wins from 16 starts. The one to beat.

11

Benagil

Quality filly who is yet to win in open-aged company this preparation. Needs to lift after 7th to Pride Of Jenni in G1 Empire Rose (1600m) on 1 November.