Hartnell has a big weight in the Kennedy Mile but trainer James Cummings is thrilled with the eight-year-old's condition ahead of the Group One handicap.
Godolphin's new Melbourne-based assistant trainer Kate Grimwade says Hartnell has barely changed in the four years since she first worked with him in England.
Almandin, Black Heart Bart, Hartnell, Jameka and Winx are the five finalists in the running to be crowned last season's Victorian Racehorse of the Year.
Hartnell makes his return against Australia’s best racehorse on Saturday at Randwick after an indifferent spring campaign and McDonald will take the ride in preference...