3:40am - JANUARY CUP | 2000m | Listed | i

A small field over 2000m and most of these were dominated by LUVALUVA last start, but there are some weight swings worth nothing. TAIKOMOCHI likely to lead again at a STEADY tempo with SIR PLUSH moving up too, both in the mix thanks to 3kg to 4kg weight swings against the favourite. The ratings still lean to LUVALUVA though given she made a wide run from the 650m last start and was still too good for them. SIR PLUSH perhaps the biggest threat if he sees out the 2000m (tailwind may help). AQUA D’IVINA a knock-out chance if she relishes the 2000m this time, it was a slow tempo the last time she tried this distance at Flemington a couple of preps ago when LUVALUVA was much too good for her. [updated 9:09am]