Led, stuck on gamely, not far away, brave 2nd Apollo Group 2. Allowed every opportunity to win after sitting with the leader but faded into third V Elleegant Group 1. Proven and unbeaten at this track/distance. Top pick in a terrific race.

Outside leader, out sprinted, kept on fighting, OK 2.8L Apollo Group 2 over 1400m. Sent forward and gave backers a sight before weakening into fifth 1.6L V Elleegant Group 1 over 1600m.

Handy, appreciated rise in trip, not quite 2.7L Melb Cup Group 1 over 3200m. Restrained back, never in it, beat a couple home 6.7L Pmatta Cup Group 3 over 1900m. Has won second-up previously.

Keen on speed, kept grinding, felt pinch late Melb Cup Group 1 over 3200m. Under extreme pressure to keep pace with the front-runners V Elleegant Group 1. Second-up. Classy and could surprise with expected improvement. Good chance.

Pushed along to make ground for second Irish St Leger Group 1 over 2816m. Back half, grinding finish, had chance Melb Cup Group 1 over 3200m. Is a bit unknown resuming for a new stable but will no doubt be prominent. Keep safe.

Midfield, stuck to task, out muscled late 3.3L at Royal Randwick Gardenia over 1600m. Midfield, hit the line strongly, good run, 3rd 1L Pmatta Cup Group 3 over 1900m.

Couldn't quicken when asked for the effort after positioning worse than midfield 7L at The Valley Qlty Hcp over 2500m Soft 5. Never gave backers any joy after slow start 7.8L at Royal Randwick Bm88 over 1600m. Second-up.