Canny Hell ($2.90 favourite on TAB) is only in the early phase of his racing career in terms of starts, but his talent has pushed him on to the 'Merchant Navy at Kooringal Wagga Town Plate Preview (1200m)' on Sunday.

Trainer Theresa Bateup believes Direct Fire has a 'ton of ability' but she knows her lightly-raced talent still has plenty to learn ahead of his latest assignment at Kembla Grange on Wednesday.

Jett Stanley will bid for his maiden stakes win aboard the Brad Widdup-trained Fire Lane.

The Guru lines up at Kembla Grange attempting win the same race twice.

The field size may be small, but the competition will be intense!