Talented apprentice Kayla Nisbet is back in the saddle, following a self - enforced break at the beginning of the Spring carnival last year.

Lyric will look to continue his winning run when stepping out in the Tab Rewards NMW Handicap (1100m) at Warwick Farm today.

Progressive mare Jacinta remains on track for her first metropolitan victory with the Matthew Dale trained galloper set to line up at Randwick on Boxing Day.

Canberra based trainer Matthew Dale will only have the sole runner at Canberra on Friday with the promising Alluring Belle set to make her debut for his stable.

Monton has won twice first-up and could be ready to bounce back after winning his 874m trial at Randwick