1. Aminatu | Short back-up of seven days. Only able to place as favourite last start at Cranbourne but has placed in two attempts this campaign. Major contender. |
2. Astronomicelle | Finished strongly to end up midfield at only start at Yarra Valley and first time racing in the city. Goes up slightly in weight. Prefer others. |
3. Classy Gal | Nice ride to sit poised to bounce on the leaders but could only trail into third 2.3L at Mornington 3Yf Mdn-Sw over 1000m. One of the chances. |
4. Dicanto | Came on to finish midfield at only start at Geelong. Expected to be a contender. |
5. Gaudi Girl | Resumes after spell of 15 weeks and first try in town. Rise in weight. Forward showing no surprise. |
6. I Feel Fine | Placed as a favourite last start at Burrumbeet when fresh and rises to metro class. Won't be far away in the run. Hard to have. |
7. Kalashani Magic | Mark Stephenson debutant and racing without trial. Drawn ideally. Watch betting. |
8. Let's Get Rowdy | Sire is a Group 3 winner across Europe, America and Australia including the 2015 Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2600m. Beaten into fifth 5L at Moe 3Yf-Trl 15thDec2020 over 1000m. |
9. Lochie's Song | Faded to finish six lengths off the winner at only start at Yarra Valley and racing in the city for the first time. Hard to get enthused. |
10. Longduan | Faded to finish eighth last start at Caulfield but has three placings from five runs this prep. Likely to race on the speed. Solid claims. |
11. Sweet As Scandi | Faded from front position to finish just off the winner last start at Yarra Valley. Likely to race on the speed and should run fitter for past attempts. At least a place chance here. |