Last start G1 Sapphire Crown finalist Auspicious Queen is the headline act in a Mixed 3/4 460m race at Geelong this afternoon with Voltage Spike considered the main threat.
The promising Basalt is expected to boost his strike rate to four wins from six starts in a Mixed 4/5 400m event as well.
Prolific winner Zachary stands out in a Grade 5 450m final at Shepparton tonight, but G3 Speed Star 525m finalist Chop Scotch and the consistent He’s No Slouch will be strong challengers.
Potential star Aston Suzette is highly fancied to secure her seventh victory at start 13 in a Mixed 4/5 450m race, while Smokin’ Charlie v Skull, G3 finalist Our Fabio v Bern’s Ability and G3 finalist Smart As Jack v Thybulle Bale should be terrific clashes.