Earlier, the Up and Coming Stakes (Race 4) over 1300m should be a cracker with a number of quality three-year-olds looking to continue their build-ups towards the Golden Rose.
Derryn (pictured above) has made the trip up to Sydney after an eye-catching win over Sword of Light at Caulfield three weeks ago and looks capable of testing the local brigade.
McDonald will partner Thronum, who refused to be beaten in the Rosebud and worked extremely well on his home track earlier this week while Champagne Stakes winner Prized Icon is also expected to make his presence felt.