1. Bivouac | Has been a touch disappointing both runs this preparation in the Lightning and Canterbury Stakes after an explosive win in the VRC Sprint Classic before spelling. Obviously can improve sharply.
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2. Nature Strip | Won this race last year. Impressive winner of the Lightning two back resuming and nosed out by Eduardo in the Challenge Stakes last start. Five weeks between runs but has been kept up to the mark with a Rosehill trial win. Champion sprinter ready to peak.
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3. Eduardo | Absolutely flying defeating Nature Strip in the Challenge resuming before a big win in the Galaxy last start. Only needs to be in a similar vein of form.
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4. Zoutori | Hasn't raced for five weeks since winning the Newmarket up the Flemington straight. Has to bring the form to Sydney but if he does would be in the finish.
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5. Masked Crusader | Charged through a narrow split late to win the William Reid at Moonee Valley last start after placing in the Canterbury Stakes two back. Will be hitting the line hard.
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6. Dirty Work | Has had no luck both runs this preparation and arguably should have finished second in the Galaxy last start. Can surprise at big odds with the right run.
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7. Order of Command | Worked home nicely producing solid closing sectionals when second in the Galaxy last start but the 5kg weight rise under the WFA conditions makes things difficult.
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8. Eleven Eleven | Resumes. Won three straight last preparation including the Magic Millions Cup at the Gold Coast. Suspect he needs to find something this level.
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9. Libertini | Was placed in the William Reid resuming last start. Still has scope for improvement second up and is drawn to get all the favours in running from the gate. No surprise to see her in the finish.
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10. Haut Brion Her | |
11. September Run | |