Drawing barrier one a big plus for Sir Simon.

Gallant front-running middle distance galloper Sir Simon tuned up for a hit and run interstate mission with a bold win in the Georgetown News Xpress Open Handicap over 1400 metres in Launceston on Wednesday night.

The 2019 Angus Armanasco Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday is an open affair.

It looks an even bunch of fillies to run in the 2019 Angus Armanasco Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.