The Ryan-Alexiou stable had long targeted the $250,000 feature on the Gold Coast with Deficit which had a further $200,000 bonus attached to it for eligible horses such as their son of Snitzel.

Confidence up after second win, Ashgrove read for feature assignment

Premier trainer Tony Gollan is hopeful Ashgrove can give him a second victory in The Wave and revive memories of one of the proudest moments of his life at the Gold Coast on Saturday.

Smart sprinter Baller kicks off his carnival campaign at Eagle Farm.