Trainer Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr will await the final fields of Flemington before deciding on where to start Snow Patrol (NZ) (Contributer).

New Zealand-bred gelding Mr Brightside (NZ) has conquered all before him this spring and jockey Craig Williams has a warning for his rivals, believing the son of Bullbars is only going to improve.

Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson could find themselves in search for a new jockey for Sharp ‘N’ Smart (NZ) (Redwood) come Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) time following the release of the weights for the time-honoured race on Tuesday.

Paul Preusker is hoping to get the spring campaign of Poison Chalice (NZ) (Savabeel) back on track at Ladbrokes Park Sandown on Wednesday after a setback following an eye-catching victory at the track last month.

Trainer Peter Moody is considering a unique lead up to The Everest with his Trackside New Zealand slot holder I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel)

After a disappointing second-up effort, Michael Dee is expecting a better showing from Aegon (NZ) Sacred Falls) at Flemington.

Smart three-year-old Pushy remains unbeaten after three starts following an easy victory at Newcastle on Friday for trainer Michael Freedman.