Not raced since failing in G3 Geelong Cup in October. Best form over more ground with last win at 2500m but did win fresh at 1600m at beginning of second last campaign and could surprise.
2
Entre Nous
Sound effort at first run since November when 0.4 lengths 2nd to Mubakkir in Flemington 1400m BM 84 on 28 January. Four times a winner at 1600m, untried at 1700m.
3
Our Century
Resumes from spell. Sound effort this distance at first run last campaign when 4 lengths 5th to Royal Rapture at Caulfield. Then won second-up at 2400m. Capable.
4
Try Four
Ran on well when 2.25 lengths 5th to Duke Of Brunswick in Caulfield 1400m Open Handicap on 4 February at first run this year. Advantaged by rise in distance.
5
Hard Call
Consistent galloper with two wins from past three starts. Latest was head win from Coram in Moonee Valley 1500m BM 78 on 3 February. Winner at 1600m, untried at 1700m.
6
Adirondack
Eye catching effort at first run after spell when 1.4 lengths 3rd to Duke Of Brunswick in Caulfield 1400m Open Handicap on 4 February. Rise in distance suits.
7
Martinvast
Not raced, because of tendon injury, since April 2015 when won 2600m Open Handicap at this track. Likely to need the run but stable in good form.
8
Divine Mr Artie
Caught wide when 4.5 lengths 8th to Burning Front in G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) at Caulfield last Saturday. Yet to win beyond 1400m but down in class and has chance.
9
O’Lonera
Excellent effort when 2.8 lengths 3rd to Burning Front in Moonee Valley 1500m Handicap on 21 January and better suited this distance.
10
Double Bluff
Drop in distance against but was sound last time when 1 length winner from Hale Soriano in Flemington 2500m BM 90.
11
Hokkaido
Led at easy pace and held on OK when 3 lengths 3rd to Portman in Flemington 1600m BM 78 on 28 January. Drops in weight and has a chance.
12
Gervais
Sound winner of BM 70 at 1600m this track on 1 January before 1.25 lengths 2nd to Hipparchus in Flemington 1800m BM 84 on 28 January. Racing very well.
13
Tuff Host
Made late ground when 3.4 lengths 4th to Hard Call in Moonee Valley 1500m BM 78 on 3 February and extra distance no issue.