The road towards The Jericho Cup (4800m) at Warrnambool on November 29 will begin at New Plymouth on Saturday for the victor of the qualifying race of the same name.

Hall of Fame trainer Murray Baker has won the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield four times already so he well knows the formidable task he has set for The Chosen One on Saturday.

After a series of second placings over the last week, Matamata trainer Cody Cole is hoping to go one better on Saturday.

Trainer Michael Clements believes that first mile test has come at the right time for his Singapore Guineas runner Big Hearted this Saturday.