Trainer Paul Perry says the 59kg is a more significant factor than having to wait an extra week for Sky Lab’s tilt at the Listed $200,000 Lord Mayors Cup (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday.

Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the $160,000 Big Dance Wild Card (1600m) at Royal Randwick.

The step up in class and return to firmer footing are genuine question marks around in-form three-year-old Cruel Summer but trainer Paul Perry says he has earned the right to prove himself at Randwick on Saturday.

Bottega is poised to bounce back from his last-start flop when he heads to the $200,000 Scone Cup.

Cristal Breeze has overpowered favourite Pandano to win the Provincial Championships Finals at Randwick.