5:35pm - KING CHARLES III STAKES | 1600m | Group 1 | i

The inaugural King Charles III Stakes is an epic contest between the best from Sydney, Melbourne and G1 overseas contenders. $5 million is on offer and the barrier draw has given an edge to those drawn to get close to the speed. MR BRIGHTSIDE is the best miler in the country on recent form and he will be mighty hard to beat from a controlling barrier draw just outside the leaders. LIGHT INFANTRY MAN a big threat over from the UK, a horse that contested the Golden Eagle last year and he has learnt to jump better from the barriers since then. Watch for FANGIRL late if James McDonald can find the breaks from the inside.