The success of classic winner Lope De Vega at stud augers well for the prospects of if Crackerjack King, another son of Shamardal now at stud in Australia.

Race history and background for the 2017 Epsom Handicap at Randwick on Saturday featuring the classy Happy Clapper.

Champion jockeys Hugh Bowman and Glen Boss have been booked for important Epsom Handicap rides by trainers Kris Lees and Jason Attard.

Queensland-based sire Captain Sonador has died following a paddock accident.

Boban has continued his meteoric rise through the grades with a final stride success in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick last Saturday.