Owari was excellent when finishing second on debut at Newcastle a few weeks ago beaten just over a length.
This race doesn’t look any harder and the blinkers have been added for the first time to sharpen him up a bit.
Shalaa’s Moment couldn’t have been much more impressive when scoring on debut at Newcastle, beating her nearest rival by 1.2 lengths.
The three-year-old filly will appreciate the step up in distance and although she will settle at the tail of the field, she can storm home late over the top.
Martini Crusader is never far away in his races having placed in eight of his 13 career race starts to date.
The four year old gelding by Pride Of Dubai kicked off this campaign with a second at Gosford over 1200m and his only win came at this distance.
He’ll be fitter for that run and Rachel King steers from barrier eight.
Portnoy put a gap in his rivals when winning by five lengths at Bathurst last time out.
Mitchell Bell kicked the four year old gelding clear when heading around the turn and he ran right through the line for a dominant win.
The 2000m isn’t a problem for him and he will be rock hard fit at this stage of his prep.