Botti (NZ) (Jakkalberry) has already raced successfully in Australia, and a supreme display of stamina at Riccarton on Saturday has earned him the opportunity to return across the Tasman in search of further spoils.

With Warrnambool’s Jericho Cup (4600m) now only five weeks away, a golden ticket into the A$300,000 race is up for grabs in Saturday’s $40,000 NZB Airfreight Road to Jericho (3000m) at Riccarton.

Chris Scholtz previews the Expressway Stakes meeting at Rosehill on February 2 with selections for all races.

Chris Scholtz - Early Thoughts

Early mail, Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports for racing on February 2.