A look at the record of weights carried to Stradbroke victory by mares.

Oaks-bound filly Gentileschi is the latest talent on Paul Messara’s books.

Australian Bloodstock principal Jamie Lovett says a top three finish from Brave Smash in tonight’s $US2 million Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan will see the versatile sprinter continue on to the UK for an assault on Royal Ascot.

Australian sprinters have a tremendous history in the Al Quoz Sprint run at Meydan on Saturday.

Victorian trainer Peter Gelagotis is counting on the addition of blinkers to bring out the best in his classy sprinter Malaguerra in Saturday’s $1 million Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.