Series favourite Archedemus is a firm market leader to win Saturday's Provincial Championships Qualifier at Newcastle.

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees will attempt to win two Newmarket Handicaps in different states within 24 hours this week.

Veteran stayer Doukhan has an important gear change at Randwick on Saturday when the nine-year-old tackles 3200m for the third time in two months in the ATC Stayers Cup.

Selections, best bets and blackbookers for Doomben and Scone on May 12.

Chris Scholtz reviews racing around Australia on May 5.