The popular Macquarie picnic races, usually run between Christmas and New Year’s Day, have been switched from the searing heat to the cool of winter.

Trainer John Bannister is no stranger to taking Poseidon Ruler to the races knowing he’ll need a bit luck and he says he’ll require a different kind of luck if he’s to win Sunday’s $40,000 Wauchope RSL Wauchope Cup (1500m) at Port Macquarie.

Track likely Good 4 and rail true:

Following a training treble at the circuit last week, the Wayne Wilkes stable is set for another successful day at the Port Macquarie race meeting scheduled on Monday afternoon.

Track Soft 5 and rail out 4m.