Beat me to the punch.
Some interesting points to me. 4 McCarthy horses. John down to drive Feelgood and Washakie. Luke on Mach Wiper and ANDY on Lightning Raider.
Lombo Pocket Watch nommed but more interesting than that is the nom of LOMBO MANDINGO! Sammy Maguire also among noms after being off the scene.
Not many Kiwis which is a shame (a lot of expat Kiwis tho). A few NSW FFAers who might be having visions of Jofess.
No Franco Jamar!!! or Karloo Mick. No Bitobliss or Melpark Major either.
TAB have set up the market $4 Smoken Up and ITMQ, $9 Mr Feelgood and $12 Washakie. More for the rest. Really suggests its a 3 horse field but it isn't imo.
My ideal field if everyone is at their best would be those four. Auckland Reactor. David Hercules. Lanercost. Smiling Shard. Pocket Watch. Sammy Maguire. Villagem and Ima Rocket Star.