5:50am - SCHWEPPES SYDNEY CUP | 3200m | Group 1 | i

What a race this is! A huge field for a 3200m handicap and most of these stayers are in great form. Early speed from stable-mates THE TAJ MAHAL and MIDTERM, along with VENGEUR MASQUE from out wider. Hard to predict the tempo, it could be on the STEADY side. All eyes will be on Charlie Appleby's DUBHE when he comes into the mounting yard, a robust stayer that was strong winning last start in lower grade. He's progressing, but will need to straight to G1 level. The talented RONDINELLA might be the hardest to beat back to drier ground, she was very brave fighting on with BIG DUKE (good chance here) on a HEAVY track behind Avilius last start. GLORY DAYS is flying in NZ and should be making a long run out wide with YOGI (loves 3200m!) and BIG DUKE if the track patter suits. SHRAAOH right around the mark too from a good draw and the chances don't end there.