Deagon trainer Jason Edwards is hopeful the tide has finally turned as perennial place getter The Love Rocket strives for an overdue win at Eagle Farm on Wednesday.

Trainer Jason Edwards is confident the Mackay Cup will be heading south for the fourth time in five years when the Brisbane-based Sir Barnabus lines up in the 2000 metre feature on Saturday.

Trainer Jason Edwards is hoping for a QTIS windfall before the end of the current racing season with talented three-year-old Pentito, who makes his comeback at Doomben on Wednesday.

Deagon trainer Jason Edwards believes promising gelding Pentito has all the attributes of making a stayer but only time will tell whether the Queensland Derby will figure in a possible Sunshine State winter carnival campaign.

Deagon trainer Jason Edwards is hoping a decision to bypass the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas with promising gelding Pentito will reap its rewards during the TAB Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.