Rejuvenated gelding Shalmaneser could step up to the $160,000 Wyong Gold Cup on Friday week after a bold front-running win in Sunday’s Taree Gold Cup over 2000m.

Leading Newcastle trainer Kris Lees is confident he can extend his near perfect record in Sunday’s $80,000 Taree Gold Cup.

Selections, best bets and blackbookers for racing on July 29.

Early mail and Blackbook Update for racing on July 29.

Chris Scholtz reviews racing around Australia on July 22.