Peter Snowden declared Metastasio as a definite starter in the Blue Diamond Stakes after having earned $120,500 in prize money from her only two race starts.

A late declaration fee of $ 55,000 will be paid before noon on Monday the 18^th of February.

It would have been an easy decision to make for Snowden after the brilliant win of the filly at Caulfield on Saturday.

She has improved greatly since winning at Flemington; she has now won over 1100 metres, the longest two year old race leading into the Blue Diamond, and most likely would not require another run prior to the race.

Darley will have at least two runners in the Diamond, Metastasio and Guelph, while Monsegur would have to earn her stripes in the Prelude next Saturday before she would be considered a likely runner.

The fillies have proven to be head and shoulders above the colts and geldings at this stage, and unless something can pop out of the woodwork quickly, that will be an ultimate conclusion.

Peter Snowden admitted he was a little bit disappointed with Metastasio, she did a few things wrong, such as a wobble around the corner, he may forgive that fault as she did put a space on them when she let down in the straight.

Metastasio wins in a breeze