1

Benbatl

Chases fourth G1 win for 2018 after success in Dubai Turf, Dallmayr Preis in Germany and the 2000m Caulfield Stakes in Australia on 13 October when beat Blair House by a nose. In great form and can race on speed. Betting market says he's main danger to Winx. 

2

Humidor

Made late ground when 2.3 lengths 3rd to Benbatl in G1 Caulfield Stakes (2000m) on 13 October. Blinkers applied again. Wore the blinkers when 0.4 lengths 2nd to Winx in this race last year. 

3

Kings Will Dream

Knuckled at start and struck interference when 3.8 lengths 6th to Best Solution in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) last Saturday. That followed 1.75 lengths 3rd to Winx in the G1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on 6 October. Forgive last week's run. Expect better. 

4

Avilius

Imported galloper unbeaten in four starts in Australia from 1600 to 2500 metres. Most recent was nose win from Jaameh in G3 Bart Cummings (2500m) at Flemington on 6 October. On path to Melbourne Cup but entitled to his chance here. 

5

D'argento

Settled too far back and tracked wide when 2.6 lengths 5th to Benbatl in G1 Caulfield Stakes (2000m) on 13 October. That followed nose 2nd to Hartnell in G1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick on 29 September. Won only other start at 2000m.

6

Winx

Champion mare who chases her 29th consecutive win and her fourth straight win in this race. Defied slow pace and awkward spot in running when one length winner from Youngstar in G1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on 6 October. Obviously the horse to beat. 

7

Rostropovich

Northern hemisphere four-year-old as was stablemate Adelaide who won this race in 2014. Ran half length 2nd to Latrobe in G1 Irish Derby (2400m) in June. Last start won by half length from Giuseppe Garibaldi in the G3 Kilternan Stakes at Leopardstown on 15 September. 

8

Savvy Coup

New Zealand filly who was last start 2 lengths winner from Lizzie L'amour in G1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings (NZ) on 6 October. That was on soft ground but also proven on good ground. Usually settles back and finishes late.