THE PANASONIC CUP (HANDICAP)
#5 Young Champion had vet excuses first-up, pulling up with blood in the trachea. He has been given 47 days to recover and should make amends second-up despite a hot field and wide draw. #11 Packing Hermod is an exciting prospect on the rise, facing an acid test as he steps up to Class 2 and 1400m for the first time. With Zac Purton unable to make weight, Lyle Hewitson gets the ride. #12 Rubylot impressed with a sharp first-up win over 1200m and should relish the step up to 1400m on his Class 2 debut. #6 Bottomuptogether ran a solid second to Wunderbar last start despite a wide draw. This marks his first race over 1400m.