No concrete judgements here but a few early comments.

NB: Apparently there is some heavy rain for sydney. Therefore some of my comments will take account of this. If it doesnt rain then just disregard everything i have said. Or just disregard it anyway, whatever you like.

Desert War - Havn't decided yet. Hasn't really delivered. Form at randwick and will like the rain that is apperently on the way to sydney.
CIS - ditto maverick's comments. Stoogy barrier draw though for a horse that likes to lead.
Tui Song has ike's dream covered now carrying 51kg, which means alot of others are covered.
Toulous Lautrec - Predicting a suprise. Hawkes has him targetted at this race. Do not underestimate.
Modem - Couldn;t have had a harsher check last start. Extremely bad luck last time. Would have cleaned them up otherwise IMO. Wide barrier but will get back anyway and need the luck that he didn't get last time.
Natural Blitz - If it pours, then I would have my cat rather than NB.
This Manshod - Ditto Maverick
Patteza - Was finishing of strongly last start. Will be there abouts again i should think . ********e barrier.
Ikes Dream - Hardly convincing win last start. More improvement in second and third runners IMO. Probably wrong though.
Osca Warrier - Won't win. Full stop.
Sky Cuddle - In it up to his eyeballs if the rain is that high.
Winning Belle - Ryan on board is a plus. But i think she will be a bit dour.
Charnwood Green - Others look better.
Nips - Cannot remeber last start, unwilling to comment.
Al Maher - Drawn to get the run of the race and previous form indicates he is one of the main chances
Danni Martine - Ultra consistant and was hitting the line hard last start. Many plusses.
Utzon - Ran well from a wide barrier last start, carrying .5kg less. Draws 2 here and I am expecting a very god run.
Tui Song - Showing vast improvement with each run. Drops 4.5, beaten narrowly last start. VERY GOOD hope.
Johans Toy - Not sure if it looks the winner, but could snag a place with a sack of feathers on her back.

I am open to any criticism and additions to what i have said.

Just though i would get the ball rolling on what apears to be a very open race.

Cheers,
Matt