From early on, trainer Stefan Vahala has tagged Aztec Ruler as a stakes horse in the making.

Bullsbrook trainer Jim Taylor fears Alsephina will be too classy for Searchin’ Roc’s as he shoots for his second Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) victory at Ascot on the weekend.

Jim Taylor breathed a sigh of relief after his talented mare Searchin’ Roc’s passed a big test at Belmont trials on Monday with flying colours.

Jim Taylor is looking forward to the challenge of preparing talented mare Searchin’ Roc’s.

Trainer David Harrison has no concerns about taking on the boys with his talent filly Searchin’ Roc’s in the much anticipated WAROA-Belmont Guineas (1600m) at Belmont on Saturday.