Newcastle Jockey Club's first day of their Spring Racing Carnival on Friday features a cracking eight-race program with three Group 3 events and more than $1 million in prizemoney.

Feature race targets at two tracks remain in the mix for capable stayer Sir Lucan.

Chris Waller’s stranglehold on the $250,000 Listed-Wyong Leagues Group Cup could continue tomorrow with the stable saddling up three good chances.