Nine days to Eureka as final four selections come into focus

Six runners are confirmed for the $1.5 million TAB Eureka, with Harnesslink expecting Fox Dan, Hesitate, Path To Greatness and The Last Trip to complete the field.

Only nine days remain before the TAB Eureka at Club Menangle on November 21, with attention turning to the final four slot announcements and Tuesday’s barrier draw.

Cigano and Fate Awaits are the latest confirmed runners, joining Loucasso, Double Lou, Soho Charmer and Harnesslink’s Bettor Beach.

Their placement with Levarg Racing Group and Western Jewel respectively follows the partnerships identified in Harnesslink’s earlier forecasts. As announcements have emerged, the field has continued to take the shape outlined in those assessments.

Harnesslink now expects Fox Dan for Team Zav, Hesitate for Go Racing, Path To Greatness for Solid Earth and The Last Trip for Cordina Racing to complete the ten-horse line-up.

Four decisions remain

Fox Dan strengthened his claims with Saturday’s Melton victory after Danny Zavitsanos made clear that last year’s Eureka runner-up needed to earn another invitation.

Harnesslink has consistently favoured Fox Dan for Team Zav. His return to winning form supports that assessment as connections weigh up the opportunity to go one better than last year.

The Last Trip also maintained his momentum with another Menangle win on Saturday. Following his commanding South Australian Pacing Cup success, he remains Harnesslink’s predicted selection for Cordina Racing.

Hesitate continues to head the forecast for Go Racing. Last year’s third placegetter brings experience of the race, with his preparation under Jason Grimson central to the assessment of his return prospects.

For Solid Earth, Harnesslink now favours Path To Greatness. Fate Awaits’ confirmed placement with Western Jewel leaves Kevin and Kay Seymour choosing another representative from their racing team.

These remain Harnesslink’s predictions until the respective slot holders make their announcements.

From selecting runners to assessing the race

The past six weeks have provided slot holders with a broad range of form to consider, from the Victorian features and South Australian Pacing Cup to the NSW Breeders Challenge and recent lead-up races.

Harnesslink’s forecasts have weighed those performances alongside distance suitability, likely preparation and the potential fit between horses and slot holders.

With six selections confirmed and the remaining positions narrowing, the next stage requires a different assessment.

The preferential barrier draw will influence early tactics, the contest for the lead and which runners can secure cover. A favourable position could conserve valuable ground, while others may need to work early or rely on the tempo developing in their favour.

Recent winning times and sectionals remain important, but their significance will become clearer once each horse’s likely run can be assessed.

Harnesslink’s 2026 TAB Eureka forecast

Assessment as at November 12, 2026. Six runners are publicly confirmed. The remaining four selections represent Harnesslink’s forecast, subject to official announcements.

Race analysis follows Tuesday’s draw

Harnesslink will publish its full race analysis next week following the barrier draw on Tuesday, November 17.

The analysis will examine the likely speed map, settling positions, recent sectionals and suitability for the 2300-metre contest, identifying which runners appear best placed to capitalise on their draws.

The selection picture is nearing completion. Tuesday will reveal much more about how the Eureka could be run—and won.

The TAB Eureka

(as at Thursday 12th November 2026 – “(S)” as a confirmed slot runner)