Trainer Kris Lees is understandably guarded about Protectionist's first-up prospects at Caulfield on Saturday but won't be surprised if the Melbourne Cup winner makes a winning return.

The heat is off Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist – at least for the time being.

Trainer Kris Lees is chasing further success away from home in two States this weekend.

查德•斯科菲尔德明日将为高多芬集团的三岁骟马「爪哇」执鞭，参加CF奥尔锦标赛。「爪哇」已经取得了四连胜，但是明日在考菲尔德赛马场举行的这场比赛完全是另外一个档次的较量，斯科菲尔德希望坐骑的出色状态能成为他们争胜的法宝。目前的此赛赌市中，「爪哇」是第三热门马，排名前两位的分别是「异意之人」和「岩石学」。

Malachite will look to continue her strong recent form when stepping out in a Class 3 at Taree today over 1000m.