Star Victorian stayer Aurora’s Symphony will be chasing history when he lines up in the $300,000 Ladbrokes Launceston Cup (2400m) on Wednesday.

A field of 10 has accepted for the 150th running of the Group 3 Ladbrokes Hobart Cup.

Hobart Cup a logical target.

Fresh from winning his first Ladbrokes Devonport Cup, trainer Glenn Stevenson dropped a bombshell saying he might close his stable for a month or so later this season to take a break and give his staff a chance to take a holiday.

The Summer Racing Festival switches to the north west coast on Wednesday for the running of the $125,000 Ladbrokes Devonport Cup (1880m), which has attracted a quality field with a host of chances.