Two local trainers are keeping an eye on the weather as they contemplate their best hopes of winning the feature Kennards Hire Taree Benchmark 66 Handicap over 1412m at Manning Valley Race Club’s TAB meeting at Taree on Monday.

Trainer John O"Shea reports on the Godolphin runners at Flemington and Rosehill on March 18.

Chris Scholtz reviews the Warwick Farm trials on February 6.

A drop back from stakes company sees Mr Manhattan well placed at Warwick Farm on Saturday.

A couple of strong plays quickly emerge early in the program at Rosehill on Saturday.