The Australian raid has looked dangerous in recent years, only to slowly drop away as the second Tuesday in November nears, and this year's edition is little different.
I'm Themightyquinn will miss the New Zealand Cup after pulling up lame after his second placing behind I'm Victorious at Gloucester Park on Friday.
The word around Caribbean Blaster does not sound promising, either. The leading Victorian pacer has a virus, meaning he will miss lead-up runs, including one at Melton tomorrow night.
The withdrawal of I'm Themightyquinn has seen Four Starzzz Flash and Christen Me move up a space each into second and third respectively, while Franco Ledger's consistent placings behind Christen Me and Terror To Love sees him jump up to fourth, ahead of Mah Sish.
Other climbers this week are Jason Rulz (14th to 11th), who made ground late for fourth in the Canterbury Classic, Pass Them By (21st to 19th) on the back of a lower-grade win at Addington on Friday, and Besotted (24th to 20th), who won at Alexandra Park on Friday night.
Captain Peacock, who has battled to find his best form this campaign, has been withdrawn, as has New South Wales mare Light In Every Day.
The rankings.-Terror To Love 1; Four Starzzz Flash 2; Christen Me 3; Franco Ledger 4; Mah Sish 5; Caribbean Blaster 6; Fly Like An Eagle 7; Highview Tommy 8; Easy On The Eye 9; Bitobliss 10; Jason Rulz 11; Pembrook Benny 12; Suave Stuey Lombo 13; Mach Banner 14; Sleepy Tripp 15; Choise Achiever 16; Jarcullembra 17; Jimmy Johnstone 18; Pass Them By 19; Besotted 20; Gomeo Romeo 21; Ellmer Hanover 22; Elusive Chick 23; Pemberton Shard 24; Cheer The Lady 25; Phantom Grin 26; Smiling Star 27; Better To Be Bad 28; Kiwi Ideal 29; Cam Before The Storm 30. Withdrawn: Chancellor Cullen, River Black, Field Officer, Motu Crusader, I'm Themightyquinn, Captain Peacock, Light In Every Day.
