It was a special thrill for Roma trainer Craig Smith when he won the Battle Of The Bush Final with Art By Concorde at Eagle Farm in June.

The first female jockey to ever lift the Birdsville Cup is leading one of the most unlikely charges to win the Country Stampede Final at Doomben on Saturday afternoon.

A loyal servant of the Roma Turf Club and the Downs Country Racing Association is closing in on a rare milestone.

Roma's Craig Smith is one of the most successful trainers in Birdsville history and will be shooting for a third Cup win at the iconic desert meeting on Saturday.

Roma trainer Craig Smith travels with three starters to Dalby on Tuesday.