The Country Championship series has struck a chord with regional trainers with a full field accepting for the opening heat on Saturday.

Nights On Fire will look to build on her first up win at Goulburn today when stepping out in the Telstra Business Centre Class 2 Handicap (1200m).

The Barbara Joseph and Paul Jones stable will be out in force at Canberra on Friday for their annual raceday at Thoroughbred Park.