Le Lude’s stakes victory at Randwick has provided a welcome change of fortune for her trainer.

James McDonald has described Zaaki as “electric” after kicking off his Cox Plate campaign with a facile win.

Annabel Neasham concedes Zaaki will be at his most vulnerable first-up at Randwick.

Lion’s Roar will begin his Epsom Handicap campaign in the Tramway Stakes.

Fituese has given connections something to smile about after the earlier loss of a promising stablemate.