1

Max The Otter

In-form stable, good draw and distance suited. Must have an each-way chance.

2

Triple Time

Has not run well against this class of runners and has not placed over 1600m.

3

King Regent

Has won twice over 1200m and ran second last time over 1600m. Must be included.

4

Lord William

Has not performed well at top level in recent runs and would do well to place.

5

Itsrainingwilliam

Raced well in sprints but untried over this trip. Does have a top jockey up. Place chance.

6

Seeking The One

Has some useful form and ran well after a rest last time. One to include.

7

See It Again

Very well bred and looks to be getting better with the experience. Has winning chance.

8

Royal Aussie

Finished fourth in the G1 Cape Guineas and is the runner they all have to beat.

9

Champion Warrior

Disappointed in his last few starts and might not see out 1600m in this company.

10

Asiye Phambili

Has decent form and unlucky last time when the saddle slipped. Place chance.

11

Winter Greeting

Unbeaten in three starts and in the care of former champion trainer Sean Tarry. Tries 1600m and is a big runner.

12

Pas De Nom

Three-time winner who has log-leading jockey up. However, is held by Royal Aussie. Place chance.

13

Billy Spellbound

Second stringer from the Tarry yard who has consistent form but against weaker opposition. Could place.

14

Dave The King

Ran in three successive three-year-old features but finished just behind the placed runners. Could place.

15

Time Fo Orchids

The best weighted runner in this filly has run against some of the best in the land. Has no luck with draws but must be respected.

16

Hammies Hero

Improved after gelding last time but has yet to prove he will stay 1600m, which will be no easy task from his draw. 

Reserves

17

Dowser

Looks outclassed.

18

Rule Of Thumb

Optimistic entry.

19

Famous And Rich

Optimistic entry.