Chris Scholtz reviews racing around Australia on January 6.

The strength of Menari’s first up win has the colt shaping as hard to beat contesting Saturday’s Run To The Rose.

World renowned European horseman Jean Dubois continues his new career path on Saturday with Gitan who contests the Highway Handicap at Randwick.

Shiraz was able to return to the winners circle when securing a narrow victory in the Listed Winter Challenge (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.

A drop back from 1800m to 1400m has not phased Arbeitsam who has proven too strong late in the Sydney Spring Carnival On Sale 3YO Set Weight Plate.