A career at stud awaits Meritable, but first his connections are hoping he can add to his CV.

Trainer David Payne has made a point of not overtaxing Monfelicity in her 24 starts to date and hopes connections can reap the rewards in 2024 by making the transition to black type level.

Whether Tintookie is given her chance to join Brad Widdup’s team headed toward the Provincial-Midway Championships probably won’t be decided after she resumes at Randwick on Saturday but it’s an option the trainer will keep up his sleeve.

After 532 days everything fell into place for Waihaha Falls as the talented sprinter broke through for what was a highly impressive win at Randwick.

Veteran gelding to chase winning hat-trick on the back-up