Big bonuses and bragging rights are on the line for Barcaldine bush trainer Todd Austin at this September’s 140th-anniversary edition of the $42,000 Birdsville Races.

With gallopers coming to town from across the Sunshine State, form lines for the annual Battle of the Bush Final can be tough to line up.

Quayde Krogh will not be in Birdsville this week but if his old boss is to win the first Cup of 2022 – then the well-travelled hoop deserves just as many plaudits.

It is an understatement to say gelding Sizzalating has enjoyed his move to the Central West of Queensland.

Apprentice hoop Alisha Ross was confident and Fully Maxed backed up her thoughts – securing a passage through to the 2021 Battle of the Bush Final.