A slot in The Everest could be the reward if Briasa can secure a rare Group 1 Randwick sprint double on Saturday.

Hateech's gutsy win on Adelaide Cup day was a memorable moment for Oakbank trainer Claudette Rose, but a win in her hometown Onkaparinga Cup would be a dream come true.

Lindsay Hatch has one runner in the Ascot Handicap at Eagle Farm up against five from the Tony Gollan, but luckily for him it is the favourite.

Berkshire Breeze ran last in the 2024 Caulfield Cup but the Ciaron Maher stable believes he will be a different proposition this year if he can secure his spot via the Mornington Cup.

Bjorn Baker has belief Within The Law can handle a sharp rise in distance in the Champagne Stakes as the trainer aims to make it three straight weeks of Group 1 wins.

Queensland apprentice Jace McMurray has been handed a big opportunity to boost his career in the Harbour City.

Young gun Luke Cartwright says he has come back a better jockey since a race fall and wants to maintain his winning momentum over the long weekend at Mornington and Sandown.

Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are chasing their first international win with Royal Patronage in the Group 1 Champions Mile in Hong Kong next week ... and they're brimming with confidence.