1

Lucia Valentina

Down in class and past three runs at G1 level. Not disgraced last start when 5.45 lengths 9th to Mongolian Khan in the G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. Back to mares only race and has sound record at 2000m.

2

Thunder Lady

Winner only start this course and distance and back in trip after fair effort last Saturday when 8.25 lengths 8th to Excess Knowledge in G3 Lexus Stakes (2500m).

3

Oriental Lady

Thereabouts at past four starts from 2000m to 2300m without winning. Last start conceded plenty of weight to first two when 0.3 lengths 3rd to Imperial Lass in Moonee Valley 2040m Fillies and Mares Handicap on 23 October.

4

Pondarosa Miss

New Zealand mare having first run in Australia. Sound effort last start when 1.8 lengths 2nd to Celebrity Miss in Listed Jakkalberry Classic (1950m) on 17 October. Capable of good tracks but very good on wet.

5

Casino Dancer

Won G3 Angst Stakes (1600m) on 10 October before 2.1 lengths 3rd to Frespanol in Randwick 1600m Filante Stakes on 24 October. A winner at 1900m, she's been placed four of ten starts at 2000m.

6

No Tricks

Sound effort at first run for seven weeks when 2.8 lengths 6th to Coronation Shallan in G3 Tesio Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on 24 October and advantaged by rise in distance. 

7

Ballet Suite

Ran on very well against the track bias when 1.85 lengths 4th to Coronation Shallan in G3 Tesio Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on 24 October and better suited at this distance. 

8

Manageress

Course and distance winner in August. Then had no luck when one length 2nd to La Passe in G2 Blazer Stakes (1400m) on 4 October before racing pattern against when 4.3 lengths 8th to Coronation Shallan in G3 Tesio Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on 24 October. Better suited this track.

9

Ungrateful Ellen

Ran on well when 2.6 lengths 4th to Fenway in a 1600m G2 before sound 1.6 lengths 4th to Tilla Bell Rings in Caulfield 2000m Handicap on 14 October.

10

Sure You Can

Finished strongly when nose 2nd to Imperial Lass in Moonee Valley 2040m Fillies and Mares Handicap on 23 October. Two wins, two placings from four starts this course and distance.

11

Lady Cumquat

Up in class but suited by rise in distance. Normally ridden back but led last start when 2.7 lengths 3rd to Magic Consol in Horsham Cup (1800m) on 30 October. 

12

Imperial Lass

Ran 3rd to Winx and Ungrateful Ellen in G1 Queensland Oaks in May and has won only two starts since. Resumed with Ballarat 1600m win on 7 October before nose win from Sure You Can in Moonee Valley 2040m Fillies and Mares Handicap on 23 October.

13

Zarzali

Raced handy and held on well to win 1700m Mares Handicap at this track on Tuesday and horses backing up from that race often run well in this event.

14

Inishowen

Pulled too hard in early stages of race when 4.6 lengths 6th to Zarzali in 1700m Mares Handicap at this track on Tuesday. Better suited at this distance but has to improve. 

15

Spanish Love

Ran 3.4 lengths last of nine behind Imperial Lass in Moonee Valley 2040m Fillies and Mares Handicap on 23 October but was blocked for a clear run all the way down the straight.

16

Long Face Grace

Three wins and a nose second from four starts before 0.4 lengths 4th to Imperial Lass in Moonee Valley 2040m Fillies and Mares Handicap on 23 October when led.

Reserves

17

Ring Da Belle

Ran 1.7 lengths 3rd to Long Face Grace in Cranbourne 2080m Pinker Pinker Plate on 9 October before 1.5 lengths 6th to Imperial Lass in Moonee Valley 2040m Fillies and Mares Handicap on 23 October when blocked for run on home turn.

18

Holy Cow

Much improved effort last time when 2.6 lengths 5th to Coronation Shallan in G3 Tesio Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on 24 October and not without a chance here.