On the verge of retirement 12 months ago, Bethencourt will spearhead a three-strong Randwick team for trainer Kim Waugh.

Alan Brown Stakes winner Cepheus will trial this week after being scratched from a race at Randwick.

Trainer Kris Lees has produced the quinella in the feature race at Randwick.

John O’Shea is leaning towards running Cotehele in a country feature, rather than the Winter Stakes.

A wide gate is being viewed as a boon, not a burden, for King Of Hastings.