The Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) has been won by most of the greats with Chris Waller dominating saluting in 10 of the last 12 years.
Australia’s current WFA champ Anamoe ($1.65 favourite in early all-in markets) tries to maintain his status with another major to add to his previous seven.
He could face some of his vanquished from the Apollo Stakes including Hinged ($10), Fangirl ($7.50) and Mo’Unga ($10).
The other Group 1, the Surround Stakes over 1400m for the 3yo fillies, brings together most of the best of their generation led by In Secret ($2.20).
She may get to match up this time against Zougotcha ($4.50) after she missed the Light Fingers with an elevated temperature. Other major race winners who are nominated include Slipper winner Fireburn ($13), Brisbane Carnival success Sheeza Belter ($13) and Thousand Guineas winner Madame Pommery ($15).
We continue the Golden Slipper exempt races with the babies getting their chance to make it into the $5m race at Rosehill.
The Skyline Stakes (1200m) for the colts and geldings sees nominations extended. A promising maiden Shinzo opens early elect at $3.50 in what could well be an open race.
Over to the fillies and at first glance the Sweet Embrace Stakes (1200m) is a stronger race with form coming from everywhere. Magic Millions winner Skirt The Law ($3.50) tries to remain unbeaten and could take on Victorian form with Extreme Threat ($15) and Sensical ($15) heading north. Then the Inglis Millennium placegetters Blanc De Blanc ($3.50) and Kundalini ($6) are also engaged.
Other features on the day are the Guy Walter Stakes (1400m) for mares where Espiona ($4.50) and Icebath ($4) will have admirers.
Also the Liverpool City Cup (1300m) gives some promising horses like Think About It ($8) and Norwegian Bliss ($15) a possible chance to get a feature win.
