A rematch is likely between Precedence and Sertorius when they meet in the Zipping Classic at Caulfield on Saturday.

Last week they had a battle royal at Flemington in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, with the honours going to Precedence after he had to retain the race in the steward’s room.

The vanquished, Sertorius, had the odds in his favour last week when he was in receipt of 2.5 kg from Precedence.

This week both are on equal weights of 59 kg, that evens up the issue quite a bit and the shorter distance could be in favour of Sertorius, the Bendigo Cup winner.

Trainer, Jamie Edwards, is hoping for a reversal this time when he fronts up in the Group2 Zipping Classic, at Caulfield on Saturday.

“Precedence is the horse to beat again,” said Edwards, he came from behind at Flemington and he will be hard to keep out again,” he added.

The Melbourne Racing Club can consider themselves fortunate to have both horses in the Zipping Classic, as the remainder is not over strong.

None of the internationals were interested in stopping over, most would have been on a time schedule, they all like to get home before the cold weather begins in the northern hemisphere.

Precedence and Sertorius going head to head in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes