Chris Waller concedes rival runner Zaaki has a virtual mortgage on the Doomben Cup.

Imports, some new but others who have already established their Australian credentials, are set to play a big hand in the Melbourne and Sydney carnivals this autumn.

Our Ivanhowe secured his first win in Australia when taking out the Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on Saturday.

Historical Analysis of the Doomben Cup

Promising colt Old North is one of 21 entries for the Group 2 2016 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast this Saturday.