THE Mick Price-trained Eximius has been allocated top weight of 61 kilograms for next week’s $100,000 Devonport Cup.
Eximius finished second to Admiral in the weight-for-age Tasmania Stakes in Launceston last Wednesday night and he pulled up so well from the outing connections opted to keep him in Tasmania to contest the Devonport club’s premier event.
Last season’s Thomas Lyons winner Streetwise Savoire from the Scott Brunton stable will carry 58.5kg while the gallant grey Jakcorijim has 58kg.
Last season’s Tasmanian oaks winner Geegees Goldengirl and Brunton’s other candidate Rose of Innocence have been allocated 56kg.
2014 Devonport Cup winner Red Eagle gets in with 54.5kg as does recent Golden Mile and Sheffield Cup winner Dream Roller while the remainder of the nominees are on the minimum of 54kg.
Final acceptances for the race close at 9am tomorrow (Thursday, December 31).