Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to slow. Beaten 4l behind Stormy Grove at 11-8fav when eighth of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
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Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Stormy Grove when fourth of 14 at 5-2 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 25-1 here over 1m 1f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Invincible Ibis by 1l.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 16l behind Stormy Grove at 7-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1l by Stormy Grove when second of 14 at 10-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Third of 14 behind Stormy Grove beaten 1 1/2l at 28-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. Beaten 4l behind Stormy Grove at 10-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good and yielding ground. Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav here over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Juneau Pride by 3/4l.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a short head by Stunning Peach when second of 10 at 6-5fav on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 10 behind Stunning Peach beaten 3l at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times at 7f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Emblazon when second of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Stormy Grove when fifth of 14 at 40-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Gentlemen Legacy at 4-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on slow ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Stormy Grove when sixth of 14 at 50-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Stormy Grove at 66-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Stormy Grove at 80-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Verdict
#3 Stormy Grove stamped himself as the one to beat with a Classic Cup win that was all strength, sweeping into the race and sustaining his run to the line. His pattern remains the same: settle back, let the race unfold, then produce the late surge. #5 Invincible Ibis has had a faultless preparation, improving with each run. His map looks ideal from barrier 3 and he is ready to peak on grand final day. #2 Numbers is the likely leader on paper and the chance to control matters adds to the intrigue of the speed map. His Classic Cup fourth had merit given the early pressure. #1 Little Paradise had plenty go wrong in the Classic Cup after claiming the Classic Mile impressively, missing the start and enduring a messy trip before only getting into the race late. He drops in from barrier 10 and will be looking to unleash late.