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#4 Flying Double debuted with a promising fourth-place finish. However, he bounded out of the gates and encountered traffic at the top of the stretch, peaking on his run inside the 100m. Natural improvement is expected, and he looks ready to win second-up. #1 Blazing Wind has been knocking on the door with two close seconds, and this marks James McDonald’s first ride in his short-term stint—one that could well be a winning start. #7 Lucky Impact was favoured last time but had veterinary excuses with blood in the trachea. He resumes off two fair trials and could show more here. #10 Sky Vino has been trialling nicely leading up to his debut and could surprise.