Sat, May 11, 2024

Group 1 placegetter POUNDING (2) turned in an eye-catching run over this journey last time, settling out the back before winding up late to finish 1.4 lengths away in fourth in the Vobis Gold Mile at Caulfield. Suited here and expected to prove tough to stop. KING MAGNUS (1) Group 3 winner. Stuck on well when resuming last start to finish third over 7f at Caulfield after showing good early speed. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. JIMMY THE BEAR (11) was in the market when resuming but could only manage fourth over 7f at Caulfield last start. Billy Egan is back on and has a solid record on the five-year-old, including two wins. Capable of running a bold race. Group 2 placegetter BARBIE'S FOX (14) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.3 lengths from the winner in third over 1m at Caulfield. Well placed to feature in the finish.