Boom Rockhampton sprinter Our Boy Malachi’s southern campaign has been aborted for now.

Peter Snowden-trained Festina Lente belied his inexperience to beat more seasoned three-year-olds in the inaugural Bendigo Guineas.

The recent stakes double by classy sprinter Youthful jack in Tasmania has provided great delight for veteran Hunter Valley breeder Jim Bowcock.

Promising galloper Pied A Terre can bounce back to winning form as he returns to his own age in today's Hyland Race Colours Autumn Stakes (race 5) at Caulfield.

John Sadler-trained Motorised can give his Australian Guineas prospects a boost when he chases his first city win at Sandown on Saturday.