Some strong autumn form references have earned General Salute an early stakes race opportunity.

Having ticked off his final goal, Brutality has moved a step closer to retirement.

Joe Pride is hoping Brutality can hit a prizemoney milestone before his imminent retirement.

Coal Crusher and Brutality can earn trips to Brisbane with strong showings at Rosehill.

Trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou have winter carnival aspirations for General Salute.