Angels Beach is expected to hit the ground running first up at Sandown-Hillside on Wednesday in the Brown Sawdust and Shavings 3YO fillies Ratings 68 Handicap (1000m).

Trainer Mick Cerchi has lowered the bar for dual stakes placegetter Imprimis in the hope she can break through for her first win.

More Than Ready has weight of numbers on his side to cement his reputation as 'the Golden Slipper sire' of the current era in 2012 with more than 10 percent of the second acceptances for the $3.5 million classic.

More Than Ready's chances of siring a third Golden Slipper winner are getting stronger by the week.

Vinery Stud stallions are destined to play a pivotal role in the outcome of next month's $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield after both Preview divisions were won by progeny of Mossman and the late Red Ransom.