There has been some nibbles away from the favourite in the 2018 Ipswich Cup at Ipswich on Saturday.

Classy New Zealand winner Sergeant Blast has joined the Brian Smith stable in Queensland for the winter carnival.

Multiple winner Sergeant Blast has reported for his first taste of overseas action.

Waverley trained galloper Sergeant Blast made it two from two in his new summer campaign with a comprehensive win over 1600m at Trentham on Saturday.

Scenes of unbridled jubilation greeted the return to the birdcage of Waverley galloper Sergeant Blast after he triumphed in the last race on the programme at Trentham on Saturday.