Taree Cup rivals Ghost Protocol and Just As Cosmic are set for a rematch in the $150,000 Carlton Mid Wyong Gold Cup on September 4.

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is confident he has hardy stayer Slivovitz in the right form to defend his Taree Gold Cup title on Sunday.

Leading trainers Chris Waller, Joe Pride and Gai Waterhouse dominate the nominations for Friday’s Listed $150,000 Wyong Gold Cup.

A long rehabilitation process and a wise weekend decision by trainer Kris Lees led to promising stayer Slivovitz winning the $60,000 XXXX Gold Taree Cup on Sunday.

Vayakhan will appreciate the step up in trip at Warwick Farm today when stepping out in the Get Racy Benchmark 79 Handicap (2200m).