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Saturday is shaping up to be another big day for the stable, with a four-pronged attack headed by a new look Femminile set to contest key Eagle Farm features.

We will also saddle up four runners at Caulfield, including Twin Perfection in the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes.

Last start G1 SA Derby winner Femminile will tackle the G1 Queensland Derby with some new attire after being purchased by Yulong for $1.5 million at Tuesday’s Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.

The daughter of Dundeel, who has drawn superbly in barrier nine, worked nicely on Tuesday morning and should prove ultra-competitive with Tim Clark aboard.

Another key contender is the low-flying Regal Azmon, who will get a chance at adding another Group 3 to his resume when he steps out in the Lord Mayor’s Cup over the 1800m.

We expect Regal Azmon to produce another blistering final sprint and figure prominently in the finish with Craig Williams in the saddle.

The Bennett Racing pair of Stay Focused and Zaszou, who have secured the services of Ethan Brown, will take their place in the G3 Fred Best Classic and Listed Helen Coughlan Stakes respectively.

While Stay Focused hasn’t missed a beat since arriving in the Sunshine State he will be required to overcome a tough draw if he’s to secure a third win on the bounce.

The Helen Coughlan sets up for Zaszou to run a big race after she savaged the line with intent to finish within a length of Group 1 grade gallopers Commemorative and Lady Laguna at her last start in the G2 Sapphire Stakes.

Racing Manager's Nick Pinkerton and Jackson Frantz preview our team of runners on Saturday. 

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At Caulfield, Twin Perfection will contest the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes after a strong fresh showing while impressive last start ‘track and trip’ winner Prancing Spirit finds himself in another 1200m Bm84 with Hannah Edgley aboard.

We’re hoping the step out to a mile can see I Am Velvet bounce back to form in Race 5 while Zebella will present fourth up in the second race on the program.

Saturday’s Morphettville meeting also holds a great deal of interest for the stable with Harmonic Dancer set to make his debut in the opening event on the program after two dominant trial victories. 

Bred by Tommy Stokes and raced in partnership with great stable supporters in Brett Dixon and the MacLean family, and their fellow connections, Harmonic Dancer will carry the same silks worn by impressive debut winner Ground Control at Sale on Wednesday.

We will be represented by a further six runners at Morphettville, including Swettenham Stud’s Palm Of Jumeriah in Race 5 and promising 3YO Noetzie in Race 8.