Kerrin McEvoy: It's an honour to be wearing Godolphin Royal Blue again

Some of the happiest times I have enjoyed as a jockey have come wearing the famous Royal Blue colours of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's global stable.

I felt very privileged to partner Dubawi to victory in the G1 Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville, Shamardal in the G1 St James's Palace Stakes, and Rule Of Law in the G1 St Leger. That was more than a decade ago, but I can remember it as if it were yesterday.

Earlier in the week, I got acquainted with Scottish when I made a special trip down to the Werribee quarantine and training centre, about 25 miles out of Melbourne. I was not disappointed.

He is a lovely stamp of a horse and he is nice and bright in himself. He appears to have handled the long-haul flight in good style.

He was lively enough to play around a little when we first met. But I take that as a positive sign. He is obviously thriving in his new environment, and he is happy.

I believe Scottish has nice credentials for a Caulfield Cup. I won the race on All The Good for Godolphin in 2008, and Scottish's profile is just as good, if not better, going into the race.

The main attribute a horse must have is speed -- and Scottish has shown that he has a good turn-of-foot on several occasions. He has proved very able over 2,000m in the UK, yet he has been placed over 2,400m, including an excellent run behind Highland Reel at Goodwood.

Looking at this year's race, there does not appear to be a natural front-runner in the field. That does not necessarily mean there will be no early pace, however. This is a Caulfield Cup, and all jockeys will be anxious to get a handy position in the short run to the first turn.

I suppose the lack of an obvious leader makes it a more interesting race. I believe the track will be riding true -- the rail will come out about 6 metres on Caulfield Cup day. I am happy with our draw of 7. It gives us options.

Jameka is our biggest danger. She is an Oaks winner, who has a nice weight of 52.5kg. Her preparation for this has been faultless, and she has come back as a four-year-old a much improved horse.

I respect Sir Isaac Newton and Tally, as well as the German-trained Articus, whose trainer is very astute.

It is a huge thrill to be back riding for Godolphin. It will be fantastic to don the Royal Blue colours again -- and I plan to make the most of it on Scottish.