The Robert Sangster Stakes (which I’ll discuss below) is a one act affair. This is the total opposite. What an open race. And I’m going for a filly that won a R62 race two starts back to win a Group 1 here. Crazy.

The filly I’ve selected is CRIMSON LADY, who absolutely flew home in the lead up to this race, the Auraria Stakes. She’s drawn poorly again here, out in barrier 20, but I can still see her sitting back last and just powering over the top of them. Good odds.

OUR MISS JONES has had her runs spaced this preparation but she looks like she’s been wanting 2000m. Still a maiden but she’s knocking on the door. She’ll win one soon. Will it be a Group 1? I’m not sure EMPRESS ROCK will stay the distance but she’s got a class edge on the majority of this field, so she goes in. And seeing as I’m placing a fair emphasis on the Auraria as the form race, I should include the winner CRUCIAL in my top four. To me, the most interesting runner is Sharnee Rose. I know some notable judges believe her to be Australia’s most talented maiden, but it’s a big jump from 1400m to 2000m in two weeks. She’s a chance but I think she’s too big a risk.

15 – CRIMSON LADY
10 – OUR MISS JONES
1 – EMPRESS ROCK
2 – CRUCIAL