1

Faatinah

Sound on pace win first-up in the G2 Bobbie Lewis Quality this course and distance on 10 September before 3.6 lengths 6th to The Quarterback in G2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on 2 October. Then 1.5 lengths 2nd to Our Boy Malachi in G2 Caulfield Sprint (1000m) on 15 October. Go close.

2

Burning Front

Ultra consistent horse with 11 wins and 17 placings from 36 starts. Not raced since March when runner-up at 1400m this track. Three times won fresh and can’t be ignored.

3

Tried And Tired

First start this season and first for new trainer. Has run well, finishing fourth in good company, at past two fresh runs at 1100m and 1200m.

4

Illustrious Lad

Three wins and two seconds from past five starts. Satisfactory effort when 2 lengths 2nd to Keen Array in Listed Village Sprint (1200m) at Caulfield on 12 October. Proven down straight course. Won the G 2 TAB.com.au Stakes by 1.25 lengths from Counterattack on Saturday.

5

Miss Promiscuity

Sound effort when 1 length 4th to Palazzo Pubblicco in Listed Alinghi Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield on 15 October. This tougher but is a winner down the straight course at this distance.

6

Secret Agenda

Strong winner first-up at 1200m on soft ground before 4 lengths 6th to Sheidel in G3 Northwood Plume Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on 8 October. Straight track winner at 1100m. Likes soft ground.

7

Supreme Effort

In form galloper who has won both starts this season, albeit in weaker grade. Impressed last time with strong finishing 2.5 lengths win from Prince Mayted in Port Macquarie 1200m Handicap Sprint on 7 October.

8

Hazzabeel

Former Perth galloper having first run for new stable. Not raced since failing at 1600m in June. Has twice won fresh and been competitive at G1 level in Perth. Could surprise.

9

Ruettiger

Freshened after 2.7 lengths 4th to Sooboog and Dibayani in G3 Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on 6 August. Returned with pleasing 2.75 lengths 6th to Our Boy Malachi in G2 Caulfield Sprint (1000m) on 15 October.

10

Play Master

Has to improve sharply on 10 lengths 9th to Keen Array in Listed Village Sprint (1200m) at Caulfield on 12 October but is twice a winner down the straight 1200m course.

11

Sir Bacchus

Impressive in strong finishing long neck win from former HK galloper Redkirk Warrior in Moonee Valley 1200m Handicap on 21 October. Won five of seven at the distance although untried down straight course.

12

Hijack Hussy

Not raced since May when unplaced at 2015m. Placed three of four fresh including most recently third to Miss Seton Sands in 1100m Sprint down the straight course, in March this year.

13

Ravi

Ran very well when 1.2 lengths 4th to Sheidel in G3 Northwood Plume Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on 8 October. Racing very well and up to this.

14

Well Sprung

Can produce a big finish when in the mood. Nose second to Keen Array at this distance, in Listed class, three starts back and will appreciate coming back to 1200m after two runs at 1400m.

15

Orujo

Ex Godolphin who had first start for new trainer when sound 2.45 lengths 4th to Our Boy Malachi in G2 Caulfield Sprint (1000m) on 15 October. Not won but has run well two previous attempts down the straight course.

16

Flippant

Vet reported was badly galloped on when 4 lengths 10th to Palazzo Pubblico in Listed Alinghi Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield on 15 October. Can improve.

17

Usain Dane

Maintained good fresh record with long head win from Casino Wizard in Morphettville Parks 1000m BM 90 on 1 October. Up in class but Adelaide trainer has good strike rate in Melbourne.

18

Lord Barrington

Had plenty of racing of late but holds form. Sound effort when 0.5 lengths 3rd to Camdus in Moe 1200m BM 78 on 13 October. This is harder.

19

Lord Von Costa

Promising galloper who’s won twice with seven placings in ten starts. Fitter for fresh run when 4.8 lengths 4th to Demonstrate in Geelong 1200m BM 84 on 19 October.