Group 1 winner Uncommon James will face a rare test on home soil against some interstate raiders and the might of the Tony Gollan stable in the Group 2 Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

An influx of Western Australian raiders for Adelaide’s racing carnival has grown with Luke Fernie set to target black-type races with two of his stable stand outs.

A host of leading contenders will have to overcome wide barriers to win Saturday’s $1m Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville.

Ahuriri has become the first filly in 14 years to take the honours in the VRC St Leger at Flemington.

Moody keen to see rain at Randwick for his T J Smith Stakes winner.