Reinsman Stuart McDonald is hopeful Belly Up can overcome a tricky draw to qualify for Friday week’s Westbred Classic (2130m) by finishing top four in a tough heat tonight at Gloucester Park.

Diamond Classic heat winners Bettagetonpip and Copper Head Lady have emerged as big winners from the barrier draw for Friday night’s final, drawing barriers one and two respectively.

Trainers Greg and Skye Bond will be out to score their second Retravision-Fremantle Cup (2936m) success in the space of three years when they launch a three-pronged attack this Friday night.

Ideal Agent NZ flashes down the outisde to claim narrow win in the Mount Eden Sprint. Photo Credit – Photography by Jodie Hallows

Golden Slipper winner Vegas Strip is primed to make a winning return in tonight’s Steelos For A La Carte Dining Pace (2130m) at Gloucester Park.