Racing: Lexus Stakes will provide last chance for several Cup aspirants

Another expected to line up in the Lexus is British stayer Lord Van Percy. Photo / Thinkstock

The second declarations taken yesterday include Moonee Valley Cup winner Prince of Penzance, who has been penalised 2kg for his win on Saturday.

The Lexus Stakes at Flemington on Saturday is the last chance for a horse to force their way into the field of 24, with the winner gaining a start as long as it is among the 40 declared entries.

La Amistad, a three-quarter sister to three-time Cup winner Makybe Diva, is expected to take her place in the Lexus Stakes (2500m) in the hope of lining up on November 4.

Another expected to line up in the Lexus is British stayer Lord Van Percy, who ran on powerfully for fifth in the Herbert Power at Caulfield.

He finished second to Mutual Regard in the 2800m Ebor Hcp and will be a danger should he make the Cup.

The 40 in order of entry are:

Admire Rakti 58.5kg, Green Moon, Fawkner, Red Cadeaux, Cavalryman 57; The Offer, Protectionist, Sea Moon 56.5kg.

My Ambivalent 54.5kg, Lucia Valentina 53kg, Seismos 56kg, Royal Diamond, Junoob 55.5kg; Who Shot Thebarman, Mutual Regard, Gatewood, Willing Foe 55kg.

Precedence 54.5kg, Brambles, Mr O'Ceirin 54kg; Opinion, Au Revoir, Lidari 53.5kg; Araldo 53kg, Unchain My Heart 51.5kg; Shoreham 53kg.

La Amistad 51.5kg, Caravan Rolls On, Big Memory, Prince Of Penzance, Lord Van Percy 52.5kg; Noble Protector 51kg, Let's Make Adeal, Marksmanship, Wish Come True 50.5kg; Like A Carousel, Signoff 50kg; Amralah 54.5kg, Gris Caro 52kg, Thunderbird One 50kg.