1

Excess Knowledge

Strong winner Randwick 1600m on 18 October at second run this season. Has won two of three at 1600m and on the improve.

2

Backstedt

Disappointed at first run this season when 11 lengths 12th to The Quarterback over 1300m at Seymour on 19 October. Has won three of four at 1600m and has won 2nd-up.

3

Alcohol

Another with good record at 1600m (won two of three) and should be ready now after 4.8 lengths 3rd to Boristar over 1400m at Morphettville Parks last start on 25 October.

4

Disciple

Down in class on 0.4 lengths 3rd to Monton in Rosehill 1500m Filante Hcp on 25 October and has two wins, six placings from eight starts at 1600m.

5

Lightenuff

Very good effort at first run since July when 0.4 lengths 2nd to Queensland Derby winner Sonntag in 1600m Sale Cup on 26 October.

6

Our Hand Of Faith

Raced handy and held on well when 0.4 lengths 2nd to Bel Thor in 1600m Seymour Cup on 19 October.

7

Saint Or Sinner

Led from barrier 15 when 3.4 lengths 9th to Bel Thor in 1600m Seymour Cup on 19 October. Drawn 1 this time.

8

Pin Your Hopes

Worked home well from midfield, without clearest run,  when 0.8 lengths 4th to Sonntag and Lightenuff in 1600m Sale Cup on 26 October.

9

Vima

Raced handy, faded when 7 lengths 8th to Boristar over 1400m at Morphettville Parks on 25 October at first run since May.

10

London Stripe

Raced handy when strong Caulfield 1600m winner on 15 October on good ground. Then settled back from outside barrier when 3.4 lengths 3rd to Red Bomber in 1600m Peninsula Cup at Mornington, on slow track, on 2 November.

11

Orator

French import who settled too far back when 4.5 lengths 10th to London Stripe over 1600m at Caulfield on 15 October at first run in Australia. Possible improver.

12

Chile Express

1400m winner at Flemington during last year's Cup carnival. Made some late ground when 2 lengths 8th to Sonntag in 1600m Sale Cup on 26 October.

13

Felidea

Best of the late closers when 0.6 lengths 3rd to London Stripe over 1600m at Caulfield on 15 October and won only previous start this course and distance.

14

Black Jet

Fitter for second run since January when 1.3 lengths 5th to Slate On Edge over 1500m at Moonee Valley on 24 October. Won three races in this distance range.

15

Phantom Brew

Beaten 10.4 lengths when 11th behind Aurum Spirit over 1500m at Geelong on 22 October and would need rain affected ground to have any chance here.

16

Spy Decoder

Backs up quickly from strong performance at this track on Tuesday when head 2nd to General Groove over 1400m. Not proven at 1600m but quick return to track is positive sign.