Drifted back early from wide draw but ran on well when 2.1 lengths 6th to Suavito in the G1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February (with Douglas Whyte aboard). That was first run since November and likely to be fitter.
2
Rebel Dane
Raced handy and held on well when 1.35 lengths 5th to Suavito in the G1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February. Rarely runs a bad race.
3
Turn Me Loose
Ridden up to lead after being a touch slow to begin when 1.25 lengths 4th to Suavito in G1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February. Set fast pace that day and performed best of the on speed runners. That was first run since three straight wins late last year including G1 Emirates Stakes.
4
Hucklebuck
Fitter for two runs this year and looks ready to win. Settled well back from barrier 18 but finished hard when 1.1 lengths 3rd to Suavito in the G1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February.
5
Trust In A Gust
Caught wide throughout from barrier 15 when 2.5 lengths 8th to Suavito in G1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February. Fitter for two runs this year. G1 winner at 1600m in previous campaign.
6
Stratum Star
Similarly placed all the way when 2.3 lengths 7th to Suavito in G 1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February. That was first run since October. Twice a winner this course and distance.
7
Entirely Platinum
Pressure too great on speed last time when wilting 4.1 lengths 15th to Suavito in G1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February. Needs softer run on the pace.
8
Scissor Kick
First run since May last year. Began last campaign with strong win from Delectation in Rosehill 1200m G3 Eskimo Prince Stakes. Placed in recent barrier trial at Cranbourne.
9
The United States
Not raced since November when 14th behind Prince Of Penzance in the 3200m G1 Melbourne Cup. Began his last campaign with strong win fresh at 1500m at Moonee Valley.
10
Suavito
Impressive first-up winner of the G1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 13 February. Drew barrier one and enjoyed the run of the race but nonetheless an excellent win given that she hadn’t raced since April last year.
11
Politeness
Ran home late when 5.5 lengths 2nd to Heatherly in G2 Rubiton Stakes (1100m) here on 13 February. That was first run since November when 2nd to Turn Me Loose in G1 Emirates Stakes at 1600m. Has twice won second-up.
