Victoria Derby favourite Thinkin’ Big has drawn close to the middle of the field in barrier nine in the Classic at Flemington.

A field of 16 plus two emergencies has been declared for Saturday’s 2500m-staying test for three-year-olds.

Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Thinkin’ Big will be ridden by Tim Clark and will come in to gate seven if neither emergency gains a start.

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