The Diva whole prep. was for the Cox Plate, not the Cup. The horse has pulled up well but that doesn't mean she is going to go out and win the Cup with 58kg. She peaked for the Cox end will be very vulnerable in the Cup.

Eye Popper gets his big chance at his pet distance with Distinction to me, the other big O/S danger.

John Hawkes is burning for a Cup and Railing is cherry ripe for this, but I wouldn't leave Demerger out as a serious contender after a perfect prep. She will be a lot tougher than in her easy Adelaide Cup win last May. Portland Singer has the right weight and the right Jocky.... heck, just take a Boxed field tri. in this race.