Through Irish Eyes is out to go one better when he runs for a second time in the Flemington Cup.

This weekend will see the return of Saturday metropolitan racing to Eagle Farm.

Deagon trainer Jack Bruce says former Victorian sprinter Denied was never going to be a star in her adopted state of Queensland but concedes the rising five-year-old mare has surprised him.

The Brisbane Racing Club will host a nine-race midweek metropolitan card at Eagle Farm this Wednesday.

Trainer and jockey quotes after Hidden Wealth claims the Edward Street Benchmark 85 Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.