The great mare Winx comes to Flemington for the first time and to undoubtedly her toughest test this campaign in a meeting with last start winner Humidor.
I suggested in an earlier preview that Humidor would be winning a big group race this Spring, well he did that (without me unfortunately) last start in the Makybe Diva running away from Hartnell.
He was advantaged that day with a hot pace allowing him to settle back and finish over the top.
Winx eased to her most comfortable win last start beating subsequent Epsom handicap winner Happy Clapper.
There were murmurs when she was off the bit at the 800m but this was likely suggesting she was ready for the 2000m.
Assign represents the only pace in the race. Interestingly in the small field Winx will settle in front of Humidor, Ventura Storm, Skyfire and Sir Isaac Newtown.
So, by default in a field of seven, she will be second or third in the run.
Try as I might, I just can’t see Humidor running her down.
Assign will likely show some pluck as he always goes well second up.
Watch Ventura Storm getting home and right up into Melbourne Cup calculations.
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- Winx
- Humidor
- Assign
- Ventura Storm