Chris Waller-trained Antonio Giuseppe heads a 13-strong line-up for the listed $300,000 Sportsbet Ballarat Cup, 2200m.
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Antonio Giuseppe will carry the top weight of 58kg, with Michael Walker taking the ride.
Ballarat interests have a strong hand, with leading trainer Darren Weir saddling up new import Mr Garcia, in what will be the last-start Flemington winner’s first start for the stable.
Matt Cumani has Grey Lion engaged and Charles Quick will send around Jimmie Jim.
Robert Smerdon and Henry Dwyer, who each have satellite stables in Ballarat to complement their main operations at Caulfield, also have runners.
Smerdon has accepted with Grand Dreamer and Dwyer with last-start Ararat Gold Cup winner Sonntag.
The Cup is race eight on a 10-race program and is scheduled for 4.40pm.
The opening race is at 12.25pm.