The Dubbo RSL Club Winter Country Classic has only been staged on four occasions and already Dubbo Turf Club is thrilled with the popularity of the concept.

Accomplished Dubbo trainer Michael Mullholland, in a winning vein, has given the strongest possible lead with in-form Cheptegei ($3.20 favourite on TAB), declaring the gelding for the traditional $32,000 Breakout River Meats Cowra Japan Cup at Sunday’s Orange TAB meeting.

In-form galloper Dubai Centre can add another picket to the fence at Kembla Grange on Saturday as trainer John Rolfe looks to set the foundation for another country Cups assault.