Just Like Gaby returns to the races at The Valley.
The first foal from Group 1 winning mare Loving Gaby did a few things wrong at her first two outings but there’s no doubting she’s got the ability.
Making her debut down the Flemington straight, she just wanted to race a bit keen and was very green but stuck on strongly to finish a close fourth behind subsequent Danehill Stakes winner First Settler.
She then stepped out in the Quezette Stakes and just wanted to overdo it in behind them and it tolled late.
Given time, she comes here off two very pleasing jump outs and barrier four should see her afforded every chance under Tom Stockdale, who takes the mount for Ciaron Maher.
Galilaeus has finished off nicely in two runs this preparation and looks ready to peak as his third start back.
A son of Galileo, the gelding went down narrowly when resuming over 2500m here and straight up to 3000m last time, he got back off the wide gate and made up good ground to finish fourth.
The Anthony and Sam Freedman trained galloper began his career in the UK and with the thirteen starts to date, he looks an improving type.
Jamie Mott has partnered him in both outings this time and will again to the steering. .
Southport Tycoon makes his return to the races.
The dual Group One winner has just had the two starts around the Valley and he certainly thrives here.
He was only beaten a head in this race twelve months ago and who could forget last preparation as he caused an upset when charging through late to get the bob in and take out the Manikato Stakes.
A very versatile galloper, the son of Written Tycoon brings the strongest formlines into this event and he gets in beautifully under WFA conditions.
He looks ready to go off two recent jump outs and will be afforded every chance from the low draw under Mark Zahra.
Burlington Gate made a very pleasing return to the races and she’s sure to relish the rise in trip.
Over 1400m at Geelong, the daughter of The Autumn Sun got back and once clear, she really hit the line strongly.
Prepared by Michael Moroney and Glen Thompson, the mare has continued to improve the form around her from last campaign in solid.
The inside draw can see her closer in the run and she gets the services of Blake Shinn.