On the 6th, Racing Victoria, the governing body of horse racing in Victoria, Australia, announced the preliminary entries for the Cox Plate (Aus G1, Turf 2040m) and the Caulfield Cup (Aus G1, Turf 2400m) to be held in October.

The following are the Japanese-trained horses registered for each race:

Cox Plate (3yo & up, Aus G1, Turf 2040m)
Saturday, October 26, Moonee Valley Racecourse

Hishi Iguazu (8yo horse, Miho Training Center, Trainer: Noriyuki Hori)
Killer Ability (5yo horse, Ritto Training Center, Trainer: Takashi Saito)
Prognosis (6yo horse, Ritto Training Center, Trainer: Mitsumasa Nakauchida)

Caulfield Cup (3yo & up, Aus G1, Turf 2400m)
Saturday, October 19, Caulfield Racecourse

Shonan Bashitto (4yo horse, Ritto Training Center, Trainer: Naosuke Sugai)
Warp Speed (5yo horse, Miho Training Center, Trainer: Noboru Takagi)

Additionally, Auguste Rodin from Ireland, a son of Deep Impact with six G1 victories to his name, has been registered for both races.