'It's hard to make a strong case for him on anything he has done recently'

'Has some nice form in Japan without a Group/Graded victory'

'Held in this last year but last two runs suggest he can do better this time'

'Solid form claims and ran nicely on Saturday; big player for this'

'Has plenty of big-field experience and should have sound place chances at least'

'Has no stamina issues but he has not done much recently and draw is horrible'

'Has not been to British levels quite yet but Caulfield Cup run wasn't too bad'

'Has a bit of scope for further improvement and brother stays well'

'Draw has been unkind but there's lots of like about his chances on form'

'Won the 2023 Queensland Derby but this shapes up as a tough ask'

'Disappointing as market leader 12 months ago; can do better this time'

'Priced was slashed when he won the Geelong Cup; has big-field experience'

'Closely matched with Vauban on 2023 form but recent form not so good'

'Looked good when landing the Bendigo Cup six days ago; strong candidate'

'Ran pretty well in this last year when considering he has excuses; sound effort last time'

'Has some smart form and could be a place chance if getting home'

'Has some okay form but hasn't done enough to look a winner of this'

'Hasn't won at Listed level, let alone a Group race, so faces a tall order here'

'Won the Victoria Derby here in 2022 but not as good since; hard task'

'Three-time Group 3 winner but needs to up her game given recent runs'

'Sure to be have been laid out for this but some improvement is needed on recent form'

'Less exposed than most of these and British form makes him interesting'

'Smart at his best but can be in and out; likes to be on the front end'