1

Flamberge

Strong performance last Saturday when 0.3 lengths 4th to Terravista in G1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington. Good record this course and distance includes winning this race last year with the same weight.

2

Fell Swoop

Not raced since November when 0.5 lengths 3rd to Malaguerra in G1 Darley Classic (1200m) at Flemington. Beaten a nose when first-up second in this race last year. Won barrier trial on 3 February.

3

Extreme Choice

Talented three-year-old who hasn't raced since October when 2.2 lengths 5th to stablemate Flying Artie in G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington. That followed impressive first-up win in G1 Moir Stakes (1000m). Unbeaten in two fresh runs and unbeaten in two runs here on home track. Won barrier trial on 7 February.

4

Kaepernick

Not raced since November when strong finishing winner of Randwick Handicap at this distance. Ran 0.3 lengths 3rd to Hong Kong Sprint runner Takedown in the G2 The Shorts, this distance, at most recent fresh run. Drawn out but settles back in any case.

5

Sheidel

Smart mare who hasn't raced since November when 0.25 lengths 2nd to Takedown in G1 Winterbottom Stakes at 1200m in Perth. Boasts great record fresh, at the distance and at the track.

6

Thermal Current

Won past two starts in impressive fashion. Rises in class but enjoys big drop in the weights. Last start, finished strongly in 0.3 lengths win from Shakespearean Lass in Listed Adams Handicap (1000m) at this track on 4 February.

7

Faatinah

Vet reported was short in action after 3.2 lengths 7th to Thermal Current in Listed Adams Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield on 4 February. Started favourite that day. Then scratched at barrier from last week's Lightning Stakes. Competitive on best form.

8

Wild Rain

Returned from break with fading 5.2 lengths 6th to Super Cash in G2 Rubiton Stakes, this course and distance, on 11 February. Fitter this time. Good record second-up and at this distance.

9

Aegean Sea

Soft track against at second run this year when 3.9 lengths 8th to Hieroglyphics in Rosehill 1100m BM 93 Handicap on 18 February. Has to improve but did run well only previous start this course and distance.

10

Hellbent

Strong finisher likely to be suited by anticipated fast pace here. Satisfactory effort at second run this year when 3.75 lengths 4th to Super Cash in G2 Rubiton Stakes, this course and distance, on 11 February. Drops in weight.

11

Miss Promiscuity

Not raced since November when 1.25 lengths 2nd to Husson Eagle in Listed Doveton Stakes (1000m) at Sandown. Twice won fresh and has very good record this course and distance.

12

Ocean Embers

Strong finishing mare who races best fresh and kept fresh since strong finishing 0.5 lengths win from Lyuba in G3 Bow Mistress Trophy (1200m) at Hobart. Won three of four starts at this track.

13

Ready Sunshine

Excellent effort at latest start when closing 1.8 lengths 4th to Thermal Current in Listed Adams Stakes (1000m) at this track on 4 February. Yet to win beyond 1000m.

14

Shakespearean Lass

Showed usual good speed when 0.3 lengths 2nd  to Thermal Current in Listed Adams Stakes (1000m) at this track on 4 February. Greater depth in this race.

15

I Am A Star

Top class filly who won G1 Myer Classic (1600m) at Flemington in October and then returned with sound 1.25 lengths 2nd to Super Cash in G2 Rubiton Stakes, this course and distance, on 11 February. Barrier no help but still demands consideration.

16

El Divino 

Showed pace but faded when 5 lengths 5th to Super Cash in G2 Rubiton Stakes, this course and distance, on 11 February.  Best form on wet tracks.

17

Missrock

Hasn't raced since November when 10 lengths 5th to Lasqueti Spirit in G1 VRC Oaks (2500m) at Flemington. Has twice won fresh at 1000m and 1200m.

18

Guard Of Honour

Lightly raced and promising 3YO who was sound when 0.3 lengths 2nd to Man From Uncle (who's won again) in G3 Eskimo Prince Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on 4 February. Chance.