Won the G1 Kingston Town Classic at this distance in Perth on 3 December. Then had short break before 0.3 lengths win from Feltre in Magic Millions Trophy (2200m) at the Gold Coast on 14 January. Regular rider Damian Lane opts for stablemate Humidor but should not be underestimated.
2
Awesome Rock
Won G1 Emirates Stakes at 2000m last November. Satisfactory effort at first run since when 2.9 lengths 7th to Black Heart Bart in G1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 11 February. Ran fourth in this race last year.
3
The United States
Not raced since finishing 2.6 lengths 5th to Awesome Rock in last November's G1 Emirates Stakes (2000m). Most recent fresh run was 3.75 lengths 6th to Awesome Rock in G2 Dato' Tan Chin Nam Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley last September. Has won fresh and distance should suit.
4
Mourinho
Pulled up lame after 18 lengths last of 11 behind Burning Front in G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) at this track on 11 February. Won this race two years ago and ran third last year when also coming off two unplaced runs.
5
Almoonqith
Not raced since November when nose 2nd to Beautiful Romance in G2 Zipping Classic at 2400m. Unplaced three first-up runs in Australia, including in this race last year.
6
Exospheric
Import who had two runs for this stable last spring - finishing third in the G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and 8th to Almandin in the G1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Likely to find this a suitable distance while fresh.
7
Tally
Excellent effort, under top weight, when 2.5 lengths 3rd to Burning Front in the G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) at this track on 11 February. That was first after being gelded. Go well.
8
Tom Melbourne
Ran on late when 3.3 lengths 6th to Burning Front in the G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) at this track on 11 February. That was first run since G3 placing at 2600m in November. Can be ridden closer.
9
Humidor
Made ground from last when 0.3 lengths 2nd to Burning Front in the G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) at this track on 11 February. Impressive last time and this suits.
10
Jameka
G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) winner last October and ran well at first appearance this year when 1.6 lengths 4th to Black Heart Bart in G1 Orr Stakes (1400m) at this track on 11 February. Well placed this distance range at second run back.
11
Real Love
Satisfactory effort at second run this year when closing 3.1 lengths 5th to Burning Front in the G3 Carlyon Cup (1600m) at this track on 11 February. Among the chances.