Many might look at gate 16 for Tuscan Fire and put a line through him for the Group 2 Adelaide Casino Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville today, but recent history shows this is no barrier.

Mornington Cup first emergency Award Season has gained a start in tomorrow’s $350,000 feature event with the scratching of the Pat Carey-trained Dame Claire.

Kerrin McEvoy will team with Newcastle’s rising staying star Award Season if the import can make the final field for Wednesday's $350,000 Mornington Cup.

Progressive four-year-old Practiced looks well placed to take out this afternoons Listed Bendigo Cup (2400m) and retain the trophy for connections who saddled up the first two past the post in last years renewal.

Redoute's Choice; Not A Single Doubt; Fastnet Rock; Anabaa; Mossman; Danehill Dancer; Refuse To Bend