The Bart Cummings has cemented itself as a crucial spring race, with the winner earning a golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup.
This year’s 2500-metre Group 3 has attracted another strong line-up, headlined by Archer winner Revelare, who risks a weight penalty for the Cups should he salute again.
Revelare will clash with Gilded Water, a horse shorter than him in Melbourne Cup markets, with Jamie Melham booked to ride.
Other key contenders include Grand Pierro for Jason Warren, New Zealand stayer Mark Twain, and Berkshire Breeze from the Ciaron Maher stable. Maher could also saddle up Interpretation, Jennivamoose, Sayedaty Sadaty and Gilded Water, underscoring his strength in the staying ranks.
Chris Waller has River Of Stars and Asterix among the entries, while Mister Wolfgang and Mormona also add depth to the field.
The Bart Cummings once again shapes as a pivotal stepping stone toward the first Tuesday in November.
Likely Field for The Bart Cummings
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Post Impressionist | A & S Freedman | B Shinn |
| 2 | River Of Stars | C Waller | |
| 3 | Revelare | R Hickmott | D Bates |
| 4 | Trav | R Connors | |
| 5 | Asterix | C Waller | |
| 6 | Berkshire Breeze | C Maher | |
| 7 | Interpretation | C Maher | |
| 8 | Grand Pierro | J Warren | Z Spain |
| 9 | Mark Twain | R James & R Wellwood | J Mott |
| 10 | Mister Wolfgang | P & S McKay | |
| 11 | Mormona | R & A Archibald | M Dee |
| 12 | Sayedaty Sadaty | C Maher | M Zahra |
| 13 | Jennivamoose | C Maher | H Coffey |
| 14 | Gilded Water | C Maher | J Melham |