A final field of just seven runners has accepted for the Group 2 Mark Moran Missile Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday.
The 2016 Missile Stakes will see the return of last season’s star juvenile Capitalist, who has drawn in barrier three.
He is one of two runners in the 2016 Missile Stakes for Peter and Paul Snowden, who also have Tycoon Tara engaged from barrier six.
Group 1 winner Rebel Dane drew gate two in the 2016 Missile Stakes for Gary Portelli and Tommy Berry while multiple stakes-winner Big Money has drawn on his inside with regular rider Robert Thompson in the saddle.The 2016 Missile Stakes field is rounded out by Generalife (Brenton Avdulla), Mount Nebo (Jason Collett) and Wouldn't It Be Nice (Christian Reith).
The day’s other feature, the Listed Randwick City Council Rosebud (1200m) has drawn nine acceptors including recent Sydney winners Thronum and Mediterranean.Stakes-placed filly Quick Feet carries the joint topweight under the quality conditions with Hair Trigger, Pittsburgh and Uthred other key acceptors.
