Adrian Bott believes his stable has the arsenal to end a nine-year Spring Champion Stakes drought.

Chris Waller and Gai Waterhouse will mount strong bids to increase their splendid winning records in the Wyong Gold Cup on Friday.

Newcastle Cup Winners

The NSW Swifts have claimed their sixth successive win, while the Melbourne Vixens have slumped to their third straight defeat.

Melbourne trainer Mick Kent's gamble to head north in search of rain could pay off with Absolutely in the Group Three Premier's Cup at Doomben.