1

Romantic Warrior

Reigning Champion Middle-Distance Horse in HK with five wins and a second (to Golden Sixty) from six starts at the distance. Not raced since 28 May when neck 2nd to Russian Emperor in G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m).

2

Gold Trip

Last year’s Melbourne Cup winner who resumed from break with strong finishing 1.1L 4th to Young Werther in Benchmark 100 Handicap (2040m) at Moonee Valley on 9 September.

3

Smokin’ Romans

Went back from wide draw when 8.45L 14th to Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September. Usually races on speed. Won this race last year.

4

Francesco Guardi

Slow pace against when 3.4L 5th to Mr Brightside in G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on 16 September. Rise in distance suits.

5

West Wind Blows

UK visitor who was beaten a short head by Passenger in G3 Winter Hill Stakes (2000m) at Windsor on 26 August.

6

Emissary

Finished well when 3.25L 5th to Uncle Bryn in G3 MRC Foundation Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on 23 September. Second in last year’s Melbourne Cup.

7

Osipenko

Raced handy, battled on OK when 1.9L 3rd to Mr Brightside in slowly run G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on 16 September.

8

Uncle Bryn

Strong on-pace win by 2.25 lengths from Floating Artist in G3 MRC Foundation Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on 23 September.

9

Berkeley Square

Caught wide, battled on well when 3.05L 4th to Uncle Bryn in G3 MRC Foundation Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on 23 September.

10

Bank Maur

Even effort when 4.45L 9th to Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September. Best win this distance range.

11

Soulcombe

Impressive 1st-up win in Listed race at 1700m before slow to begin and finished well when 1.4L 4th to Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September.

12

Duke De Sessa

Stakes-winner in Ireland who was diagnosed with EIPH after sound 4.3L 10th to Mr Brightside in G1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on 2 September. Extra distance suits.

13

Spanish Mission

First run for 12 months when 9.4L last of seven behind Mr Brightside in G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on 16 September. Fitter now.

14

El Bodegon

Moderate effort when 9.5L 10th to Pinstriped in G2 John F. Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on 9 September. Best form on soft ground.

15

Right You Are

Sound effort when 2.15L 5th to Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September. Rarely runs bad race.

16

Lunar Flare

Always well back when 10.2L last of 15 behind Alligator Blood in G1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on 23 September.

Reserves

17

El Patroness

Ran very well when 1.5L 3rd to Amelia’s Jewel in G2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on 16 September at first run this season.

18

Goldman

Front-runner who ran OK when 3.45L 6th to Uncle Bryn in G3 MRC Foundation Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on 23 September. This track suits.