4:30am - CHANDON S PHAR LAP STAKES | 1500m | Group 2 | i

Waterhouse and Bott's fast filly SHUMOOKH tries to extend her amazing first prep in the G2 Phar Lap Stakes. She's been so impressive of late, only losing out to D'argento, Alizee and Shoals in her last three starts. That's serious form! Given she gets control in the lead (forecast FAIR to STEADY tempo), the biggest question is if she can hold her form 5th-up in her first ever campaign. If she's off her game CALCULATED can settle up on-pace and fight on over 1500m (untested at trip, could relish it) after a brave run at the Gold Coast last start. Both HOLY SNOW and MURAAQB in the mix, a slight leaning to MURAAQEB from the better barrier after a big run in the G1 Aust Guineas. RENEWAL the up-and-comer that needs to find a few lengths, but could. The rogue PARET not completely hopeless if he puts it all together, the possible STEADY tempo not ideal for him though. HOLY SNOW Blinkers FIRST TIME. [updated 7:47am]