Group 1 champion 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.

Think About It will start favourite in Brisbane’s biggest race, but he hasn’t always been so popular.

Ayrton will chase back-to-back wins in the Victoria Handicap.

Trainer and jockey quotes following the Group 3 Furphy Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap won by Scallopini at Flemington on Saturday.

The stories behind the Flemington undercard.