The combination of trainer Matthew Dale and jockey Nick Heywood will attempt to go one better than last year when they tackle Sunday's $40,000 Parkes Services Club Parkes Cup (1600m) with Toretto ($4 on TAB).

Hawkesbury proved a happy hunting ground last season for Canberra trainer Norm Gardner.

Canberra Community Chest to benefit local charities and community groups.

Group 1-winning trainer Nick Olive was based at Canberra the last time he had a runner at Wyong.

When Queanbeyan trainer Nick Olive heard superstar Hong Kong-based jockey Zac Purton was returning to Sydney to ride on Day 1 of The Star Championships at Randwick on Saturday, he reacted swiftly.