1. Cognac | Having first start in Australia and has been trialling well in build-up to this prep. Market as guide. |
2. Starspangled Rodeo | Resumes after a 30 week spell. Won at Canterbury when last fresh and won two of five first-up. Trialling strongly. Serious player. |
3. Lancaster Bomber | Has won at Canterbury once and placed in all other attempts this campaign. Placed when unwanted in the betting last start at Randwick on a soft track. A winning chance. |
4. Americana Magic | Unplaced in all five runs this prep and finished fourth last start at Randwick. Has not won at Rosehill previously. Hard to get enthused. |
5. Charretera | Got the campaign off to a strong start winning when fresh but finished four lengths off the winner last start at Randwick on a soft track. Likely to race on the speed. Place. |
6. He's a Hotshot | Winner at Rosehill and placed three times this prep. Placed when unwanted in the betting last start at Randwick on a soft track. Won't be far away in the run. Place. |
7. Monte Ditto | Came on to finish midfield last start at Randwick on a soft track and rates well on a softer track. Won once this prep at Randwick two runs back. Right in this. |
8. Liberty Sun | Led all the way to win last start at Gosford on a heavy track and carrying less weight. Knockout hope. |
9. Nordicus | Has struggled in both runs so far this campaign and beaten by 11 lengths last start at Randwick. Drawn the rails but not keen. |
10. Count De Rupee | Has won at Kembla and placed once this campaign. Placed last start at Randwick. Down in weight. Expected to be a contender. |