Talented sprinter Graff has broken an extended drought from the winner's circle, scoring a Group Two victory on debut for trainer Danny O'Brien at Caulfield.
Trainer Kris Lees expects Sydney's race fields to remain strong given the reduced winter carnival options in Queensland and interstate travel restrictions..
Three-year-old Graff did not react well to blinkers on Flemington's straight course but trainer Kris Lees is confident it will be different in the G1...
William Pike and Barend Vorster have ridden Graff and Sunlight respectively in a jump-out at Flemington with the sprinters headed to the Newmarket Handicap.
Trainer Rick Worthington has Golden Slipper aspirations for well-related filly Steel Diamond who will have her first start at Warwick Farm, her home track.