Nice race this between the top two. MARSEPT (2) returns for team Hawkes and shoulders an attractive form-profile, ending last campaign with a Flemington placing as fav behind Wise Inlaw. Her Geelong win over Varadero prior was dominant, and before that she was a length off the now G1-placed Extragalactic. Will take plenty of stitching fresh. LAYLA (6) rates the clear main danger. She was a dominant track-and-trip winner here back in Jan to get off the mark, before being sent to town to tackle a handy field at Flemington. All signs point to a bold return after two smart Flem jumpouts. ILLUMINANCE (5) backs up quickly and boasts the fitness edge. Has a handy record on the home track and loves this trip. Deserves respect. Also can't leave BRUTAL WORLD (7) out of the numbers as she shoots for the hat-trick.
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