Track: Good Weather: Overcast

There are only 7 runners in the race and they all had their last start on 10 December – one runner at Randwick and the rest at Sandown Hillside. There are two 4YOs, two 5YOs, a 6YO, 8YO and a 9YO, with 3 mares and 4 geldings. Ciaron Maher & David Eustace train 3 runners and Peter Moody trains 2.

The early favourite is Nugget who won over 1600m at Randwick last start and is going for a hat-trick here. Second favourite is Right You Are who was a narrow winner of a BM 84 Handcap over 1800m last outing. Third favourite is Life Lessons who has won all 3 starts this preparation, while Mac ‘N’ Cheese has been disappointing at her last couple of starts. The other runners are 15 to 1 or longer.

1. Nugget (5)

One of 3 runners for Ciaron Maher & David Eustace. He won over 1600m at Kembla Grange on 19 November, then won over 1600m at Randwick on 10 December. Going for a hat-trick here and will be hard to beat.

2. So Si Bon (6)

This 9YO is the oldest runner in the race. He finished 3rd in a BM 100 Handicap over 1600m last start. In the mix.

3. Black Sail (4)

Finished 4th in the same race as So Si Bon last start. Could place.

4. Right You Are (3)

He was a narrow winner of a BM 84 Handcap over 1800m last outing. One of the main chances.

5. See Marie (2)

One of 2 runners for Peter Moody. She finished 4.7 lengths 4th behind Right You Are last outing. Prefer others.

6. Mac ‘N’ Cheese (7)

Has been disappointing at her last couple of starts. Finished 10th of 11th then 8th of 13. Looking elsewhere.

7. Life Lessons (1)

Peter Moody runner that has won all 3 starts this preparation. Gets Jamie Kah. Up in grade but looks up to it. Should be in the finish.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.