After breaking his maiden at his third attempt, two-year-old colt Efflorescence has made it back-to-back victories with his first city success at Caulfield.
Hanseatic remains the prominent favourite for the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield, but has eased slightly after drawing the inside gate in the 16-horse field.
The Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington could potentially become an autumn target for Aussie Nugget after the import broke his city maiden status at Sandown.