A delayed trip from their Ardmore base in Auckland was not enough to faze the Stephen McKee trained runners Neeson and Shadows who both notched impressive victories at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Barriers draws quickly settled where Port Macquarie trainer Marc Quinn will be heading this weekend with his brilliant mare Pentasia.

Selected Blackbook horses to June 5.

Peter Moody's Queensland Derby team has been reduced to two after a virus forced him to withdraw recent Flemington winner Soros.

Sydney galloper Mental has been left to walk a Stradbroke Handicap tightrope after QTC Cup winner Celtic Dancer forced his way into Saturday's field.