Former European stayer that hasn't found his best in Australia yet. Needs to improve.
Very talented stayer that was dominant in Queensland during the winter and won the G1 2400m Caulfield Cup last start. Dry ground suits. Just needs to stay 3200m now.
Even finish in the G1 2400m Caulfield Cup first-up. Has some good 3200m form in Japan and can improve significantly second-up. In the mix.
Raced in top class jumps races before impressing on flat last two, beating ABSURDE (won Ebor since) and VALIANT KING (6th in Caulfield Cup). The horse to beat.
Slow starter that has the blinkers off this time to try and jump better. Has form around the better chances and looks like he will stay.
No match for VAUBAN at Ascot, but he has gone onto win a 2816m Ebor Handicap since. Looks the lesser from the stable and can play up on race day, but is capable.
Safely held in G1 Turnbull and G1 Caulfield Cup last two, latest when 4.2L behind WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE). Place chance.
Melbourne Cup winner from 2019 that has been in good form this prep. Good knockout chance.
Wound up well late in the 2020 Melbourne Cup before a tendon injury. Has been finding the line well. Another knockout chance.
Has always performed quite well over 3200m, but form this time in just fair. Top six at best.
Recent form not up to winning this following a nice Ascot win with Ryan Moore in the saddle. Risky runner.
Form a touch below the others and he is drawn very wide.
Nice G3 win over 3100m on SOFT ground last start. Ran 3rd alongside KERTEZ (safely held in G3 grade since) last time on dry track. Could have some upside.
Won a G1 against fillies which has had mixed form since. Recent form not quite up to this, but she could improve first time to 3200m.
Ran on well to win a lesser race last start. Others preferred.
One-paced type that has been sticking on OK in slowly run races his last couple. Rates in the mix at the weights.
Ran 2nd in the G1 2400m Derby last Autumn. Form this time in has been a touch disappointing, but his Flemington run was OK. Could be suited at odds.
No match for VAUBAN when they met, but first start in Australia did show some promise. Could be on the rise.
Stepping up in distance and keeps improving, fighting on well from midfield at The Valley last start. Right in the race down in the weights.
Ran on hard late in the G3 Bart Cummings before winning the G3 2400m Bendigo Cup leading into this. Back in strong form again. Good roughie.
Led and stayed on well to win on Saturday. In form and looks like 3200m will be OK. Could surprise.
Genuine 3200m type that may lack the class at this level.
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Winner of last years Melbourne Cup that has been in brilliant form this time in. Big chance again, especially if track isn't too firm.