Trainer Carlton Cunningham claimed horse number one, Absolute Blue for himself from trainer Adrian Prince for $200,000. Sixteen claims were submitted for Absolute Blue.

Trainer Lawrence W Freemantle claimed horse number six, Manoushe for himself from trainer David Powell for $200,000. Six claims were submitted for Manouche.

Trainer Gregg Fennell claimed horse number seven, The Hot Dancer for owner Janet Najair from trainer Edward Walker for $700,000. Ten claims were submitted for The Hot Dancer.