Sandgroper, couldn't find too much on Higgin's Gold. Great dam Vatilla won an Oaks and produced WA Derby winner Vortilla. So on breeding for 3200m is a query.
Bolter Moonrise ran 2nd in the race 2 years ago when also out of form.
Maybe there's a chance there will be a surprise leader(s). Some connections may want to replicate the Cardinal Colours feat of last year.
I hear it's going to be at least 33 celcius,
they'll be stocking up the Swan.
Let's have a great start to the new year.