The anticipation for Saturday's Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield Racecourse is reaching a fever pitch as a stellar cast of contenders has been unveiled for the A$750,000 feature race in Melbourne, Australia.

Leading the charge is last year's Melbourne Cup winner, Gold Trip, whose captivating return at Moonee Valley on September 9 has set the stage for a thrilling run at Caulfield.

Also making a grand return to the track is the 2019 Melbourne Cup champion, Vow And Declare, marking his first outing of the spring.

Without A Fight, who last showcased his prowess with a dominant victory in the Group 2 Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm on June 10, is poised to rejoin the racing circuit this Saturday.

Bovada has marked the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained contender as the all-in favourite, with odds standing at +250 in early markets.

Fresh from a second-place finish in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) last Saturday, Alligator Blood may also grace the Underwood Stakes, pending a final decision later in the week.

In addition to these standout contenders, the nominations include a formidable roster of horses such as Attrition, Lindermann, Soulcombe, and Duais, promising an electrifying showdown on the Caulfield track.