Leading Canberra trainer Matt Dale has some tough decisions to make ahead of his weekend plans for talented stablemates Super Star Bob and Animalia.

This week’s two-day Snake Gully Cup carnival at Gundagai has soared to new heights with a record 374 horses nominated for 15 races over the two days.

The Luke Pepper-trained Appoint Percy will fly the Canberra flag in today’s Provincial Championships Qualifier at Newcastle.

The ever-consistent Tower Of Song looks primed to return to the winner’s circle at Canterbury this afternoon.

The ever-consistent Tower Of Song looks primed to return to the winner’s circle at Canterbury this afternoon.