It’s closing on three years since Two Big Fari’s last win and that’s not lost on trainer Todd Howlett who sees Sunday’s $40,000 Three Rivers Machinery Case IH Narromine Cup (1600m) as something of a crossroad.

Coffs Harbour Race Club commences a busy couple of weeks kicking off with Sawtell RSL Sawtell Cup Day next Sunday.

There’s a touch of excitement in trainer Todd Howlett's voice when he talks about promising three-year-old Tanglewood but he’s trying to keep things in check as he attempts back-to-back wins this preparation at Grafton on Sunday.

Trainer Damien Lane believes he’s found a race to suit his old stager Catesby in the $37,000 Bakewell Haulage Krambach Cup over 1600m at Taree on Friday.

The strength of Friday’s Tamworth Cup could be what works in Two Big Fari’s favour as he aims to qualify for the $2 million The Big Dance later this year.