Krug was fifth in The Race at Cambridge last week and meets many of the same stars but this time looks a realistic chance of leading from barrier three, rather than being three wide the last lap as he was last week.
"He had a hard run last week but I thought he was super and he came through it really well," says Dalgety.
"In fact, we are surprised just how well he came through it. He was fine the day after and even better the day after that. So he is going in well and if he can lead he will be hard to beat."
That could also be said for the likes of Spankem and South Coast Arden, both of whom finished ahead of Krug last Thursday, but are drawn outside him tomorrow night.
All three are powerful front runners so the early burn will be crucial with one of the fastest front lines seen in a Taylor Mile for years, with almost every runner having gate speed.
That presents an issue for favourite and The Race winner Self Assured. Although the best horse in the race, he has the same barrier eight as last week but almost 600m less in which to overcome it.
"I think like last week Self Assured will have to go back early because he would have no chance of crossing them from out there, and then Tony [Herlihy, driver] will have to make his decision," said trainer Mark Purdon, who has four horses in the race.
"Last week there was always a good chance I could move and get to parked but this week they may be going too fast for that."
Self Assured came from last to win a high-class sprint at Alexandra Park two starts ago but this race is a level up and he might need to do something extraordinary to win.
"A lot of very good horses have been beaten in this race and he could be another one," offers Purdon.
"I'd go as far as to say if Spankem can get to the lead, and I don't know whether he can, he would be the best chance of our four."
The two Australians in Majestic Cruiser and Mach Dan add extra depth to the Mile but both have drawn the second line so will need a lot to go right for them.