Everything about How’s It Kev’s preparation for Sunday’s $150,000 Newhaven Park Central Districts Country Championships (1400m) at Mudgee has gone exactly to trainer Alison Smith’s liking.

Ciaron Maher is in a race against time to get Lighthouse fit for the Doncaster Mile.

If the task conflicted with Alison Smith’s racing beliefs, the vibes from Billabong Isle through her spectacular winning treble are compelling.

Riding mother of two, Alison Smith reckons it’s getting even harder to win on her home track Orange and if typically outnumbered by high profile city stables, she offers form and massive value at Friday’s TAB meeting.

Trainer Alison Smith hopes any advantage she has at her home track of Orange can give her stable runners the edge on Tuesday like it did at the previous meeting at Towac Park.