Helmet’s chances of claiming Saturday’s Group One Australian Guineas strengthened on Wednesday when he drew well in barrier five.
However, filly Mosheen’s prospects dived when she came up with the outside barrier in 20.
A final field of 16 and four emergencies was paid up for the 1600-metre Flemington feature including Victoria Derby winner Sangster who drew gate 13.
Last-start CS Hayes Stakes winner That’s The One came up with 14, while trainer Mick Price’s pair of Instinction and Proliferate both fared well with barriers one and eight respectively.
Sydney trainer Anthony Cummings will be represented by Strike The Stars, who has gate 16, and Saturday’s Rosehill winner Fontelina who also drew wide in barrier 19.


