South Australian Balf’s Choice has topped the popular vote for 10 of the 14 spots in the $5 million All Star Mile with Happy Clapper receiving the first wild card.
Three Group One winners – Grunt, Alizee and Amphitrite – are among the 10 highest vote getters for the race at Flemington on March 16.
The others chosen by the people are Urban Ruler, Foundry, Material Man, Man Of His Word, Moss ‘N’ Dale and Mr Money Bags.
HE FIELD
1. Balf’s Choice (Ryan Balfour, SA) 9,793
2. Urban Ruler (Chris Munce, QLD) 8,428
3. Grunt (Mick Price, VIC) 7,097
4. Alizee (James Cummings, NSW) 6,744
5. Amphitrite (David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig, VIC) 5,784
6. Foundry (Terry Kelly, VIC) 5,558
7. Material Man (Justin Warwick, WA) 5,358
8. Man of His Word (Dean Krongold, VIC) 5,135
9. Moss ‘n’ Dale (Peter Gelagotis, VIC) 5,072
10. Mr Money Bags (Robbie Griffiths, VIC) 5,013
Credit: AAP