Tiz Invincible has owned the Princess Series this year, taking out the Furious and Tea Rose at her last two starts, winning all three starts this prep by further than the last. 1600m is new ground for her now though, and has to jump from the widest barrier after a campaign of cosy draws.

Tiz Invcible’s barrier may open the door for Kimochi to finally turn the tables on the rival filly that has beaten her all three times they’ve met. Rarely has there been much between though, so a bit of luck in running could make all the difference.

The rest of the Tea Rose field were well handled by the aforementioned quinella, but French Endeavour made the best ground from the tail and could pose a threat.

If there is an x-factor in the race, it must be Victorian filly Mollynickers. She’s only had one run this prep after winning a couple of races through the winter, but her first-up run was an excellent one behind Charm Stone at Moonee Valley, and we saw that filly only get beaten a length against the best colts last week in the Golden Rose. She’s 1200m quickly up to 1600m, but should have residual fitness from her July runs.

Selections: 1.Mollynickers 2.Kimochi 3.Tiz Invincible 4.French Endeavour