John Blacker will tip out his exciting 4yo Rubble ‘N’ Fudd for a spell after a narrow but brave win at his first try at 1400m taking his record to five starts for four wins.

North West trainer Glenn Stevenson gave notice that the Tasmanian trainers’ premiership is far from over with a winning double in Hobart on Sunday, clawing within four wins of leader John Blacker.