Yet to miss a top-five finish in 17 starts, honest mare Bubba’s Bay is chasing her first Sydney Saturday success.

A late-winter Sydney assignment will be an important litmus test for juvenile Lutetia.

Sydney’s two top jockeys are preparing for the next chapter in their fight for the champion rider’s crown.

Import Age Of Sail could emerge as a Newcastle Cup prospect if he continues on the path trainer Kris Lees hopes in the next month or so and a win at Rosehill on Saturday would do that aim no harm.

Kris Lees will be hoping for a solid end to the racing season at his home track on Tuesday when he has four contenders set to contest four events.