1

Mr Brightside

Outstanding winner of 16 races. Narrowly beaten in last year’s Cox Plate but not won at this distance. Signs of soreness in right foreleg after 4.77L 5th to Cascadian in G1 Australian Cup (2000m).

2

Cascadian

Last settling, suited by fast pace when 0.25L winner from Pride Of Jenni in G1 Australian Cup (2000m). Won 3 of 5 this distance.

3

Buckaroo

Arguably in worst ground when good 1.27L 3rd to Via Sistina in G1 Ranvet Stakes at this distance before again sound when 1.84L 5th to Kalapour in G1 Tancred Stakes (2400m).

4

Lindermann

Impressed with 4.24L win from Kalapour in G3 Sky High Stakes at this distance before heavy ground against when back to 1600m and 3.88L 15th to Celestial Legend in G1 Doncaster Mile last Saturday.

5

Kovalica

Best work late when 2.75L 9th to Celestial Legend in G1 Doncaster Mile. Two wins and a G1 3rd from three runs 2000-2100m.

6

Zeyrek

Last of six, beaten 2.63L, behind Via Sistina in G1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) before 0.53L 2nd to Serpentine in G3 Sellwood Stakes (2000m).

7

Pride Of Jenni

Remarkable front-runner who won rich All Star Mile from Mr Brightside and Cascadian before 0.25L 2nd to Cascadian in G1 Australian Cup (2000m).

8

Via Sistina

Excellent 1.2L win from Place Du Carrousel in G1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at Australian debut. G1 placed in France and UK before export.

9

Atishu

Withdrawn

10

Place Du Carrousel

Sound 1.2L 2nd to Via Sistina in G1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at Australian debut. G2 winner in France last September before unplaced G1 l’Arc.

11

Ceolwulf

Ran on strongly when 0.34L 2nd to Riff Rocket in G1 Australian Derby (2400m) last Saturday. Most recent 3YO winner was 1997.