Melbourne Cup ticket up for grabs. SMOKIN' ROMANS (1) is suited under this weight scale and there's no reason to jump off him. He's a G1 Turnbull Stakes winner who led at a fast clip in the Warrnambool Cup last time out and held on, giving his rivals weight on that occasion. Likely gets some give in the ground again here and can win again. ALMA RISE (18) is a nice staying mare. She was strong to and through the line in the Country Oaks at Echuca last time and gives every indication she'll relish 2800m. BERKSHIRE BREEZE (12) is racing well but is wearing thin. His best form came when up on speed but the tactics this time in haven't worked. The wide draw may see him go back again. ATHABASCAN (3) was good in the Sydney Cup last time out which is a good bit of form. He's right up to winning this.