Sounds Unusual has looked promising in his two starts and looks well placed against this field.
The Chris Waller-trained gelding was no match for Great White Shark last start over this course and distance but did run through the line strongly to just miss finishing second.
He’ll strip fitter third-up and will be afforded a great run from a low draw by Nash Rawiller.
Oh Diamond Lil ran well first-up over 1200m here when finishing a close third to the promising Raikkonen.
The David Pfeiffer-trained mare then stepped up to 1550m at Kembla Grange and led all the way for an impressive 4.5 length win with third a further three lengths away.
That form has been franked with the runner-up winning on Boxing Day.
She’ll strip fitter third-up and maps to get all the favours.
Our Kobison returned in great order two starts ago when chasing strongly to finish 1.3 lengths second in the Starlight Stakes.
The Angela Davis-trained gelding found the line well last start with the big weight when finishing 1.4 lengths fourth to Iona Merc at Randwick.
He’ll strip fitter third-up and has won two from three when having his third run back with the most recent of those wins coming over this distance.
Jason Collett replaces the apprentice and will be able to give his mount a sweet run from barrier 3.
Unleeshing has raced well in two stronger races this preparation and looks well placed back in this class.
The Bjorn Baker-trained filly found the line strongly after losing momentum in the small field first-up to finish 1.5 lengths second.
Last start she launched in the final furlong to finish 1.3 lengths second to Private Harry who is low flying with three wins in a row.
She’ll strip fitter third-up and will be aided by a strong tempo.