Sound effort when neck 2nd to Ulmann in Listed Headquarters Handicap (1400m) at Flemington on 2 October. That was first run for two months. Likely to be fitter and capable wet or dry. Good record course and distance.
2
Entirely Platinum
Freshened since 6.6 lengths last of seven behind Moral Victory in G2 Shannon Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on 24 September. Would have to improve sharply on that but was G2 placed at distance three starts back.
3
Ulmann
Won three of past six and was impressive in neck win from Akavoroun in Listed Headquarters Handicap (1400m) at Flemington on 2 October. Then worked home well when 1.3 lengths 3rd to The United Stakes in G2 Crystal Mile at Moonee Valley.
4
Mighty Like
Improved effort last time when raced handy and held on to finish 4 lengths 5th to Keen Array in Listed Village Sprint (1200m) at Caulfield on 12 October. Has won this course and distance.
5
Santa Ana Lane
Blocked for clear run in straight when 1.25 lengths 4th to Sir Bacchus in Moonee Valley 1200m Handicap on 21 October. Placed one of three at this distance.
6
Lord Aspen
Sound on pace win by 1.3 lengths from Dr Dapper in Morphettville Parks 1300m BM 90 Handicap on 29 October. Won two of three at this distance.
7
Redkirk Warrior
Former HK galloper who tracked wide but kept coming when long neck 2nd to Sir Bacchus in Moonee Valley 1200m Handicap on 21 October. That was first run since November last year at Sha Tin. Rise in distance no issue.
8
Demonstrate
Chases fourth straight win. Impressive here on Tuesday when came from last to win BM 90 Handicap at this distance, by 0.75 lengths from Sovereign Nation.
9
Rough Justice
Raced handy and held on fairly when 2.5 lengths 5th to Sir Bacchus in Moonee Valley 1200m Handicap on 21 October. That followed placings behind He’s Our Rokkii and Chetwood in his only two starts at this distance.
10
Lucky Liberty
Impressive in his past two wins at 1200m on heavy and good ground. Latest was half length victory from Sea Spray in Sale BM 78 on 23 October. Step to 1400m no problem.
11
Castelo
Tracked wide and held on well when 5.1 lengths 5th to Demonstrate in BM 90 Handicap at 1400m here on Tuesday. Racing well and place chance at least.
12
Galaxy Raider
Good effort at first run this season when head 2nd to Give Us A Go in Pakenham 1200m BM 64 on 20 October. Winner of that race then ran third to Demonstrate here on Tuesday.
