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1. Gold Trip (barrier 2)

J.  James McDonald James McDonald
58.5kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
6yo bay Entire
17th

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.


Gear Change: Blinkers OFF AGAIN

2. Alenquer (barrier 9)

J.  Damien Oliver Damien Oliver
56.5kg
T.  Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson
5yo bay Gelding
21st

Former European stayer that hasn't found his best in Australia yet. Needs to improve.


Gear Change: Blinkers (Near Side) OFF FIRST TIME

3. Without A Fight (barrier 16)

J.  Mark Zahra Mark Zahra
56.5kg
T.  Anthony & Sam Freedman
6yo brown Gelding
1st

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.

4. Breakup (barrier 18)

J.  Kohei Matsuyama Kohei Matsuyama
55.0kg
T.  Tatsuya Yoshioka
5yo chestnut Entire
16th

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.

5. Vauban (barrier 3)

J.  Ryan Moore Ryan Moore
55.0kg
T.  Willie Mullins
5yo chestnut Gelding
14th

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.

6. Soulcombe (barrier 4)

J.  Joao Moreira Joao Moreira
53.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
4yo bay Gelding
2nd

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.


Gear Change: Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME, Synthetic Hoof Filler OFF FIRST TIME

7. Absurde (barrier 8)

J.  Zac Purton Zac Purton
53.0kg
T.  Willie Mullins
5yo bay Gelding
7th

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.


Gear Change: Gelded

8. Right You Are (barrier 15)

J.  John Allen John Allen
53.0kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
7yo bay or brown Gelding
5

Safely held in G1 Turnbull and G1 Caulfield Cup last two, latest when 4.2L behind WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE). Place chance.

9. Vow And Declare (barrier 19)

J.  Billy Egan Billy Egan
53.0kg
T.  Danny O'Brien
8yo chestnut Gelding
9th

Melbourne Cup winner from 2019 that has been in good form this prep. Good knockout chance.

11. Ashrun (barrier 11)

J.  Kerrin McEvoy Kerrin McEvoy
51.5kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
7yo bay Gelding
4th

Wound up well late in the 2020 Melbourne Cup before a tendon injury. Has been finding the line well. Another knockout chance.

12. Daqiansweet Junior (barrier 12)

J.  Daniel Stack... Daniel Stackhouse
51.5kg
T.  Phillip Stokes
6yo bay or brown Gelding
5th

Has always performed quite well over 3200m, but form this time in just fair. Top six at best.

13. Okita Soushi (barrier 20)

J.  Dylan Gibbons Dylan Gibbons
51.5kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
5yo bay Entire
11th

Recent form not up to winning this following a nice Ascot win with Ryan Moore in the saddle. Risky runner.

14. Sheraz (barrier 22)

J.  Beau Mertens Beau Mertens
51.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
6yo bay Gelding
3rd

Form a touch below the others and he is drawn very wide.

15. Lastotchka (barrier 21)

J.  Craig Williams Craig Williams
51.0kg
T.  Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)
4yo bay Mare
13th

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.

16. Magical Lagoon (barrier 7)

J.  Mark Du Plessis Mark Du Plessis
51.0kg
T.  Chris Waller
4yo bay Mare
22nd

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.


Gear Change: Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME

17. Military Mission (barrier 5)

J.  Ms Rachel King Ms Rachel King
51.0kg
T.  Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
5yo grey-brown Gelding
10th

Ran on well to win a lesser race last start. Others preferred.

18. Serpentine (barrier 1)

J.  Jye McNeil Jye McNeil
51.0kg
T.  Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
6yo chestnut Gelding
19th

One-paced type that has been sticking on OK in slowly run races his last couple. Rates in the mix at the weights.


Gear Change: Tongue Control Bit OFF FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie AGAIN

19. Virtuous Circle (barrier 6)

J.  Craig Newitt Craig Newitt
51.0kg
T.  Liam Howley
4yo bay or brown Gelding
18th

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.

20. More Felons (barrier 24)

J.  Ms Jamie Kah Ms Jamie Kah
50.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
4yo bay Gelding
12th

No match for VAUBAN when they met, but first start in Australia did show some promise. Could be on the rise.


Gear Change: Equicast OFF FIRST TIME

21. Future History (barrier 13)

J.  Ms Hollie Doyle Ms Hollie Doyle
50.0kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
5yo bay Gelding
15th

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.

22. Interpretation (barrier 17)

J.  Teo Nugent Teo Nugent
50.0kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
5yo brown Gelding
6th

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.


Gear Change: Blinkers OFF AGAIN, Visors AGAIN

23. Kalapour (barrier 14)

J.  Zac Lloyd Zac Lloyd (a)
50.0kg
T.  Kris Lees
6yo bay Gelding
20th

Led and stayed on well to win on Saturday. In form and looks like 3200m will be OK. Could surprise.

24. True Marvel (barrier 10)

J.  Ben Thompson Ben Thompson
50.0kg
T.  Matthew Smith
7yo brown Gelding
8th

Genuine 3200m type that may lack the class at this level.

10 - Cleveland (barrier 23)


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