A change of riding tactics is expected to help Gem Song become the third three-year-old to win the weight-for-age Doomben Cup.

Trainer Richie Stephenson is confident Emphasis can handle a big hike in weight in the Tattersall's Members Cup at Doomben.

Trainer Matt Dunn has elected to keep Snitz in his own age group in the lead-up to the rich NSW Country Championship series.

Trainer Robert Heathcote hopes rain stays away so he can fully test Love and Rock It's potential in a three-year-old race a Doomben.

Trainer Kevin Kemp will add winkers to smart two-year-old Plumaro's race day gear after problems with her blinkers.