Two of Victoria’s best middle-distance horses will bring their rivalry to Sydney in a tantalising Queen Elizabeth Stakes showdown.

Trainer and jockey quotes following the Australian Derby won by Riff Rocket at Randwick on Saturday.

Find out what the jockeys made of their mounts after the Group 1 $2,000,000 ATC Australian Derby (2400m) at Royal Randwick.

Immediacy will have a change of tactics when he contests the Australian Derby.

An increase in prize money has made the South Australian Derby an attractive proposition for Lindsay Park galloper Apulia.