05:35 flemington Saturday 10th January 2026

HEDGED (5) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for a 2. 5 lengths win in the LR Christmas Stakes at Sandown-Lakeside over 6f. Goes up a notch this time but he is right in this. MAHARBA (1) finished eighth over 6f in the G1 William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley at his most recent appearance on March 22. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. AVIATRESS (3) is a seven-time winner who has been at the top of her game of late, beaten 2. 5 lengths into third last time out over 6f at Sandown-Lakeside. Sure to figure prominently. AZTEC RULER (4) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 2. 5 lengths back in sixth over 7f in the G3 Gold Rush at Ascot. Among the chances.