Former European now trained by Kris Lees. Hasn't raced since November when scored stunning win in the Melbourne Cup for Andreas Wohler. Won recent barrier trial at 1200m to indicate he's ready for this fresh.
2
Happy Trails
Last year's Mackinnon Stakes winner who ran home well, at first since, when 4.35 lengths 6th to Dissident in Caulfield 1400m Orr Stakes on 14 February. Much better suited this distance.
3
Mourinho
Looks improved horse in this campaign, Won at 1200m on 24 January at first run since November before sound on-pace 1.9 lengths 3rd to Dissident in Caulfield 1400m Orr Stakes on 14 February. Longer trip no problem.
4
Lidari
Fair effort at first run since last year's Melbourne Cup when 2.5 lengths 9th to Smokin’ Joey in Caulfield 1600m Carlyon Cup on 14 February. Ran 4th to Foreteller and Happy Trials in Underwood Stakes at this course and distance last year.
5
Jacquinot Bay
On pace runner up in class but recent form sound with three wins, two seconds from past five starts. Latest was nose 2nd to Smokin’ Joey in Caulfield 1600m Carlyon Cup on 14 February.
6
Bagman
Settled back and held ground fairly when 6.6 lengths 12th to Dissident in Caulfield 1400m Orr Stakes on 14 February. Tempo against last time and may improve at this trip.
7
Beaten Up
Settled back and made no impression when 12.35 lengths 14th to Dissident in Caulfield 1400m Orr Stakes on 14 February.
8
Au Revoir
First start for new trainer Peter Moody and first start since November last year when won the 2400m Zipping Classic for Andre Fabre. Hasn't won short of 2400m.
9
Akzar
Some difficulty obtaining a clear run when one length 5th to Smokin’ Joey in Caulfield 1600m Carlyon Cup on 14 February. Strong finisher who could improve with fast tempo.
10
Sonntag
Last all the way when 12.4 lengths 15th behind Dissident in Orr Stakes on 14 February and would have to improve dramatically.
11
Star Rolling
First run since November when 6 lengths 10th to Dissident in Orr Stakes on 14 February. Settled midfield on that occasion. Expect to be ridden closer to lead here.
12
Spillway
Sound effort at first run since November when 3.35 lengths 5th to Dissident in the 1400m Orr Stakes and better suited this distance range. Chance.
13
Real Love
Tempo against and worked home OK when 6.1 lengths 11th to Dissident in Caulfield 1400m Orr Stakes. That was first run since 1 January when won Perth Cup at 2400m.
