Champion New Zealand jockey James McDonald is domiciled in Sydney for the next few weeks and will be trying to capitalise on his winning form.

Champion New Zealand jockey James McDonald is domiciled in Sydney for the next few weeks and will be trying to capitalise on his winning form.

Danesis, a Danehill half brother to champion international sire Dehere, has been acquired by Australian interests and will stand his debut season this spring in Victoria.

Imported stayer Drunken Sailor can bring up his biggest Australian win in today's Group 2 Adelaide Casino Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville.

A brilliant front-running ride from Craig Newitt carried Apprehend to a dominant win in Sunday's $140,000 Werribee Cup.