Moonee Valley, G2 Clamms Seafood Feehan S., $500,000, 1600m
Superstorm (Sebring) kept finding the line on resumption at Caulfield in the G2 PB Lawrence S. after getting back nearest to last in the run.
The Danny O’Brien-trained gelding draws superbly in barrier five and will relish stepping out to a mile. He boasts a second placing in last year’s G1 Australian Guineas behind Alligator Blood (All Too Hard) at this trip.
Unbeaten New Zealand raider Elephant (NZ) (Shocking) is shooting for six in a row when he steps out here.
The Emma-Lee and David Browne-trained gelding was most impressive when winning his Australian debut last start at Caulfield albeit at BM84 level.
He is an exciting prospect who will also relish the likely Soft conditions on offer.
Elephant (NZ)
Sierra Sue (NZ) (Darci Brahma {NZ}) was an emphatic winner of the G2 PB Lawrence S. at Caulfield last start. Before that she broke an extended run of out when taking out the Mildura Cup in fine fashion.
The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained mare maps to get an economical run in transit from barrier two. So, expect her to hit the line with intent if John Allen can find an out at the top of the straight.
Nonconformist (Rebel Raider) had little luck on resumption in the G2 PB Lawrence S. The Grahame Begg-trained gelding was badly blocked at a vital stage before proceeding to savage the line late.
Best Of Days (GB) (Azamour {Ire}) must be respected second-up after finishing 1.7l fifth in the G2 PB Lawrence S. behind the aforementioned Sierra Sue.
Moonee Valley, G2 Mitty’s McEwen S., $300,000, 1000m
Portland Sky (Deep Field) steps out for the first time since running second behind Masked Crusader (Toronado {Ire}) in March’s G1 William Reid S.
The lightly raced Matt Laurie-trained entire is one-from-one first-up and boasts a dead-heat victory in the G1 Oakleigh Plate.
He’s the clear class runner alongside September Run (Exceed And Excel) but maps awkwardly after drawing the far outside, barrier nine.
The aforementioned September Run failed to add a victory to her resume during the autumn. However, she did finish second in the G1 Lightning S. and fourth in the G1 William Reid S. at this track.
She’s a high-class mare but might find her rivals a touch too sharp first-up.
September Run
Esta La Roca (NZ) (El Roca) measured up against strong opposition to finish second at this track and trip last start.
The Lloyd Kennewell-trained mare has the ability to measure up but will need to scale new heights to finish the better of the Portland Sky and September Run.
Annabel Neasham opted to bypass the G3 Concorde S. with Wisdom Of Water (Headwater) in preference for a Nature Strip (Nicconi) contest. However, he faces off against two talented Group 1 winners in Portland Sky and September Run.
Moonee Valley, 3 Point Motors Atlantic Jewel S., $160,000, 1200m
Libiamo (Written Tycoon) was an impressive debut winner over 1100 metres at Caulfield before going on to run 1.9l fifth behind the classy Gimmie Par (Not A Single Doubt) in the G3 Quezette S.
She presents three weeks between runs and could prove too sharp for her key rivals that are plotting a path towards the G1 Thousand Guineas.
Argentia (Frankel {GB}) steps out for the first time since bursting onto the scene with a dominant debut victory at Flemington in June.
The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained filly is yet to strike a Soft surface under raceday conditions but boasts a solid trial victory at Cranbourne last month on a Heavy track.
Argentia
Argentia’s stablemate Zouzarella (Zoustar) was an eye-catching debut winner at this track and trip last fortnight.
The exciting prospect will be forced back in the run after drawing awkwardly in barrier nine. However, she is capable of reeling off the required sectionals to run over the top late.
The well-related Mac ‘N’ Cheese (Sebring) motored home to break her maiden status at Morphettville last start.
She is a high-class filly but might be vulnerable dropping back in trip from 1400 metres.
Moonee Valley, Listed Ladbrokes Chautauqua S., $160,000, 1200m
Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) looms as the main danger after breaking an extended run of outs at Caulfield's last start.
She presents three weeks between runs and should get an easy time of it up on speed after drawing barrier one.
Bella Nipotina
Wild Planet (Animal Kingdom {USA}) was huge when almost running down Eduardo (Host {Chi}) first-up last preparation in the G1 Doomben 10,000.
He should prove ultra-competitive here after finishing 3.8l behind Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park {NZ}) in the G1 Stradbroke H. only seven weeks ago.
Dalasan (Dalakhani {Ire}) resumes after an autumn campaign that culminated in consecutive Group 1 placings albeit at 1600 and 2000 metres respectively.
He has figured in the money at four of his five attempts at this trip but failed to fire a shot when running over 1200 metres fresh in February’s G1 Newmarket H.
Aysar (Deep Field) faded fresh at Flemington over 1200 metres.
The Leneva Park-owned entire jumped out well prior to that run and can return to his best with fitness on his side.
Randwick, G2 Heineken Chelmsford S., $250,000, 1600m
Cascadian (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) was unlucky not to run away with the G1 Winx S. on resumption after running into dead-ends over the concluding stages.
The James Cummings-trained galloper is a Group 1 winner at this track and trip after breaking through at the highest level in the G1 Doncaster H. last preparation.
So, expect him to prove hard to hold out over the concluding stages in the event bearing Hugh Bowman can find an out from barrier three.
Think It Over (So You Think {NZ}) finished 0.1l behind Cascadian in that messy edition of the G1 Winx S.
He’s yet to taste success in four attempts at a mile but boasts three seconds, a third and a Group 1 win at this track over 1500 metres. Expect him to settle nearest to last and produce with a strong run-out wide under Nash Rawiller.
Think It Over
Kukeracha (NZ) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) closed off strongly to finish second on resumption at Hawkesbury. The G1 Queensland Derby winner rises sharply in class and could be looking for further ground to make his presence felt against this class.
She’s Ideel (NZ) (Dundeel {NZ}) produced the run of the race to finish third in the G1 Winx S. at her first start since the two-mile G1 Sydney Cup.
The Bjorn Baker-trained mare will be improved for the run and is set to appreciate stepping up in trip while Montefilia (Kermadec {NZ}) is likely to find her rivals too sharp first-up.
Randwick, G2 Darley Furious S., $200,000, 1200m
Jamaea (Headwater) hit the line strongly first-up in the G2 Darley Silver Shadow S. after racing in restricted for the majority of the straight.
Trainers Rob and Luke Price have opted to engage stable apprentice Brock Ryan after Tommy Berry was suspended for his ride aboard their filly last start.
She will likely be taken back towards last from barrier 10 before being produced out wide late.
She’s All Class (I Am Invincible) makes her resumption after being a late omission from the Silver Shadow. The Chris Waller-trained filly was disappointing in a recent trail but possess plenty of class.
She has drawn superbly in barrier six and will prove hard to hold out if James McDonald can find the gaps in the straight.
Swift Witness
Swift Witness (Star Witness) can go on with the job after winning the Silver Shadow.
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained galloper endured an arduous run in transit there and will be improved for the run.
Emirate's Park filly Najmaty (I Am Invincible) was luckless first-up in the G3 Quezette S. at Caulfield. There she found herself back nearest to last and running into dead ends at vital stages.
Once the Peter and Paul Snowden-trained galloper found an out she savaged the line to finish fourth.
She will be improved for that run and can bounce back to her best with luck in running while Four Moves Ahead (Snitzel) can make her presence felt after sticking on gamely into third in the Silver Shadow.
Randwick, G2 Fujitsu General Tramway S., $200,000, 1400m
Star stayer Zaaki (GB) (Leroidesanimaux {Brz}) will be out to make it four wins on the trot when he resumes in this event.
The Annabel Neasham-trained galloper is the clear class runner but is yet to figure in the top three at four starts over 1400 metres.
Expect him to put himself up on the speed from barrier seven and attempt to use his residual fitness from the Queensland winter carnival to his advantage.
Zaaki (GB)
Dreamforce (Fastnet Rock) was only beaten by 3.1l in the G1 Winx S. on resumption.
The 9-year-old gelding boasts 10 top-three finishes from 15 attempts at this trip. So, expect him to push Zaaki right to the line.
Star Of The Seas (NZ) (Ocean Park {NZ}) is a proven 1400-metre performer that boasts five top-three finishes first-up.
The Chris Waller-trained is proven on any surface but will be hoping for some more cut in the ground to produce his brilliant best.
G1 Randwick Guineas winner Lion’s Roar (NZ) (Contributer {Ire}) hasn’t set things alight on the trial circuit this time around.
Expect the John O’Shea-trained gelding to be closing off strongly from back in the field alongside the Team Hawkes-trained Rock (Pierro).
Randwick, G3 TAB Concorde S., $160,000, 1000m
Wild Ruler (Snitzel) is capable of spoiling the Nature Strip (Nicconi) party here.
The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained colt has won three of four first-up and is yet to taste defeat in four starts at Randwick.
Expect him to lob in behind Nature Strip and let down with a strong run late.
The aforementioned Nature Strip could potentially step out and blow his rivals away here if he recaptures his brilliant best.
Expect him to string the field along at a solid tempo before attempting to run them into the ground late.
Wild Ruler
Dual Group 1 winner Trekking (Street Cry {Ire}) looks forward enough to figure prominently after only being beaten 0.4l by Wild Ruler in a recent trial.
He’s the clear danger to Nature Strip on class but may find both him and Wild Ruler too sharp over 1000 metres.
Standout (Exceed And Excel) produced the third-fastest final 200 metre sectionals first-up in the G1 Oakleigh Plate last preparation.
The Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained entire faded late in a recent trial at Randwick and may find himself out of his depth in a race of this quality.
Te Rapa, G2 Valachi Downs Foxbridge Plate, NZ$110,000, 1200m
Star mare Avantage (Fastnet Rock) is in pursuit of another stakes success when she steps out for the first time since winning her over a mile in April.
The Jamie Richards-trained 6-year-old is yet to miss the top three from 12 attempts at this trip. She also hasn’t finished outside the top two in six first-up attempts.
The only knock is that she may find herself spotting the leaders a significant margin after being forced to go back from barrier 10 of 13.
Avantage
Tavi Mac (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}) looms as Avantage’s main danger after winning well first-up at Otaki over 1100 metres.
The Allan Sharrock-trained gelding is a class individual but might find the mare a touch too classy here.
The ever-consistent Supreme Heights (NZ) (Jimmy Choux {NZ}) drops back from 1400 metres after running second at Tauranga. Before that, she was an emphatic 0.8l winner over 1600 metres.
She’s a quality mare but isn’t in the same conversation as Avantage or Tavi Mac.
Avantage’s stablemate Festivity (NZ) (I Am Invincible) steps out for the first time since March. She’s a stakes-class mare but might find this race a bridge too far.
Te Rapa, G3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ S., $80,000, 1200m
Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) is capable of extending her undefeated streak to three on resumption here.
The Jamie Richards-trained filly hasn’t been seen since winning on New Year’s Day at Ellerslie over 1200 metres.
Expect her to prove hard to topple again with luck in running from barrier four.
Doubtful Sound (Not A Single Doubt) broke through at his second career start when bolting in by 3.5l at Ruakaka of 1200 metres.
He draws to the outside of Imperatriz in barrier seven and may find himself posted from the wide draw in this field of eight.
Imperatriz
I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) hasn’t been seen since running second behind the classy On The Bubbles (Brazen Beau) at Awapuni in April.
He profiles as a galloper who will appreciate stepping out over further ground. So, expect him to be getting back in the field and running on strongly.
Te Akau filly Millefiori (NZ) (Iffraaj {GB}) strung two wins together before finishing a distant eight behind the aforementioned On The Bubbles at Ellerslie in January.
Expect her to measure up despite being bred to stretch out over 1400 metres and beyond.
Wanganui, Listed The O’Learys Fillies' S., NZ$60,000, 1200m
The promising Unusual Countess (NZ) (Unusual Suspect {USA}) steps out for her second career start after winning narrowly on debut at Riccarton Park in May.
The Fraser Auret-trained 3-year-old looks a progressive type but will have to contend with a less than ideal gate, barrier 13 of 13.
Ima Roca Bee (NZ) (El Roca) can put two consecutive wins on the board here after winning over 1200 metres at Otaki in July.
The talented galloper is a proven performer at this distance and presents as the main danger to Unusual Countess.
Ima Roca Bee (NZ)
Hillaby (NZ) (Shooting To Win) won two races in a row before failing to fire a shot at Awapuni in April. She was tipped out following that lacklustre showing and can bounce back here under Darryl Bradley.
There You Go (NZ) (Niagara) will be looking to break her maiden status in a competitive edition of this featured event.
The Tony Pike-trained galloper maps to get an economical run from barrier three and can make her presence felt if rider Kozzi Asano can find an out.
Wanganui, Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas, NZ$60,000, 1340m
Treasure State (Trust In A Gust) presents as the most likely winning chance despite going under at BM65 level last start.
The Lance Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained gelding profiles as a galloper who will appreciate stepping out beyond 1200 metres for the first time. So, expect him to be savaging the line late.
The Allan Sharrock-trained Yea Boi (NZ) (Belardo {Ire}) is another lightly raced galloper stepping out beyond 1200 metres for the first time.
He draws worse than midfield in barrier six but should be able to cross and land in a positive position.
Expect him to push Treasure State all the way to the line under Hazel Schofer.
Treasure State
Whiskey (NZ) (Burgundy {NZ}) is capable of stringing two wins together after breaking his maiden status at Te Rapa three weeks ago.
The gelding is another galloper who is bred to relish stepping out beyond 1200 metres for the first time. The only concern is that he could get boxed in from barrier one.
Nest Egg (NZ) (Reliable Man {GB}) resumes after failing to break his maiden status in five starts last preparation.
The gelding will appreciate stepping out over longer trips and may find his rivals too sharp first up.
