02:10 flemington Saturday 14th February 2026

CUSTOM (3) peaked on her run when resuming last start over 6f in the G3 Manfred Stakes at Caulfield, winding up in fourth. Steps up in journey this time. Expected to go well. SASS APPEAL (2) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 7f at this track, getting home by 1. 75 lengths. Meets a stronger field but she is up to the task. NEXT JEN (5) finished seventh over 1m in the LR Dulcify 3YO Quality Hcp at Randwick at her most recent appearance on October 4. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. SKY WATCHER (4) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and stalked the lead before going on to record a 0. 8 lengths win over 7f at Sandown-Hillside. Tougher assignment this time but is among the better hopes.