Beaten a nose when 2nd to Chautauqua in this race last year when returning from similar break. Also nose 2nd to Redzel at only other start this course and distance in November last year. Performed well in recent barrier trial.
2
Flamberge
Sound effort at first run since November when 1.25 lengths 4th to Tivaci in Listed Kensington Stakes, this course and distance, on 28 January. This race is stronger.
3
The Quarterback
Won five races at the track including three at this distance. Not raced since November when 4.25 lengths 6th to Malaguerra in G1 Darley Classic at this track. Won the G2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m) at first run of last campaign.
4
Counterattack
Not raced since October when 1.25 lengths 2nd to Illustrious Lad in G2 Linlithgow Stakes (1200m) at this track. Not finished out of the first three in six previous fresh runs.
5
Illustrious Lad
Last run on 12 November when nose 2nd to Lucky Hussler in G3 Heffernan Stakes (1300m) at Sandown. Third to Heatherly and Flying Artie in recent barrier trial. Proven straight course.
6
Faatinah
Vet reported was short in action after 3.2 lengths 7th to Thermal Current in Listed Adams Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield on 4 February. Started favourite that day. Straight course winner who would improve.
7
Spieth
Highly promising sprinter who’s won five of nine starts. Not appeared since November when nose 2nd to Malaguerra in G1 Darley Classic (1200m) and unlucky not to have won on that occasion.
8
Supido
Won six of nine starts and unbeaten in four runs down the straight course. Not appeared since May last year when 0.7 lengths 3rd to Black Heart Bart in G1 Goodwood Handicap (1200m) at Morphettville. Won barrier trial on 7 February.
9
Orujo
Not raced since November when last of 18 behind Flippant in Listed race at 1200m this track. Shown talent on occasions but in weaker class.
10
Heatherly
Speedster who beat Flying Artie in barrier trial on 7 February. Not raced since September when 1.25 lengths 2nd to Extreme Choice in G1 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. Good record fresh and at this distance.
11
Flying Artie
World’s top rated 3YO sprinter last year. Resumes from break after impressive win in the G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at this track on 29 October. Trialled well on 7 February.
12
Star Turn
Talented 3YO sprinter suited course and distance. Last run was in the G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) here on 29 October when 1.3 lengths 3rd behind Flying Artie. Won trial on 31 January.
13
Missrock
Has not raced since November when 10 lengths 5th to Lasqueti Spirit in G1 VRC Oaks (2500m) at Flemington. Has twice won fresh at 1000m and 1200m.
