Best tried horses in early betting on today's meetings with major operators.

Toowoomba trainer Tony Gollan decided to embark on a late winter/early spring campaign with Temple Of Boom and it paid dividends with a win in today's Group 3 Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington.

Talented stayer Rekindled Interest returns to the track in tomorrow's Group 3 Aurie's Star Handicap in a run that may shape his spring carnival.

Rekindled Interest will take the first step on a proven Tatts Cox Plate path when he returns from a lengthy spell in Saturday's $150,000 Group 3 Aurie's Star Handicap at Flemington.

Talented sprinter Perturbo has been installed favourite to kick off the new season with a win in Saturday's Group 3 Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington.