For celebrated veteran Dar Lunn, it’ll be sweet satisfaction if Elson Boy with impeccable form lines can win him another Narromine Digger’s Cup at Sunday’s TAB meeting, but it won't compensate for the biggest disappointment of a long career as jockey and trainer.

Apprentice Chelsea Hillier is in demand at Armidale on Monday with a full book of seven rides awaiting the 1.5kg claimer.

Tamworth trainer Jacob Perrett is under no illusions as he attempts to claim his first TAB Highway win with $26 outsider Wiggles.

Astute three-decade trainer Mark Jones is adamant a recent Sydney Highway failure by his speedy mare Life’s a Party was a complete forgive going into a far more favourable Monday Bathurst TAB meeting.

While the professional rivalry remains intense, winning celebrations are likely shared between regional racing family and close friends at Monday’s Armidale TAB meeting.