Marcus Wilson was a young boy of 14 when he first thought about following his father’s footsteps to become a horse trainer.

Well-travelled hoop Brendan Ward couldn’t have dreamed of a better start in his new venture after relocating to the Sunshine State this month.

Gold Coast trainer Marcus Wilson’s long wait for a serious Queensland Winter Carnival contender could soon be over if progressive three-year-old Captain Fenkel completes a hat-trick of city wins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Gold Coast trainer Marcus Wilson’s long wait for a serious Queensland Racing Carnival contender through the winter could soon be over if progressive three-year-old Captain Fenkel completes a hat-trick of city wins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

The first victory of any trainer's career is always a memorable milestone but for emerging Gold Coast horseman Lane Sharrock, it is the second win of his tenure that brought him the most satisfaction and sense of achievement.