The Group 2 Blamey Stakes over 1600 metres is beginning to take shape, with a competitive weight-for-age and penalties field expected at Flemington.
Among the likely runners are Air Assault for Andrew Gluyas and the Hayes-trained pair Apulia and Plymouth.
Chris Waller could be represented by Birdman, while the Freedman stable may saddle Chief Little Rock.
Ciaron Maher has entered Holymanz and Willydoit, adding depth to the contest.
Sabaj, Mark Twain and Onesmoothoperator are also among those in contention as the Blamey Stakes builds towards final acceptances.
Likely Field for the Blamey Stakes
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Assault | Andrew Gluyas | |
| 2 | Apulia | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | |
| 3 | Birdman | Chris Waller | |
| 4 | Chief Little Rock | Anthony and Sam Freedman | Jamie Melham |
| 5 | Holymanz | Ciaron Maher | Ben Allen |
| 6 | Mark Twain | Phillip Stokes | |
| 7 | Plymouth | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | |
| 8 | Sabaj | Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr | |
| 9 | Onesmoothoperator | Tim Fitzsimmons | Harry Coffey |
| 10 | Willydoit | Ciaron Maher |