Two-week gap lures big names from Australian Cup to Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Strong contingent of mares looking to add their name to Australian Cup honour roll

Mr Brightside has drawn the second widest gate in the All-Star Mile at Caulfield.

Jockey Tommy Berry is keen to repay the faith of Olentia’s connections and avenge the mare’s luckless first-up defeat when they return to Randwick on Saturday.

New Polytrack Provincial-Midway Championships favourite Strait Acer will become the first Group 1 placegetter to contest the series when he fronts up in the opening heat at Kembla Grange on Thursday.