Hawkesbury trainer Mitch Newman won’t mind putting jockey Adrian Layt on his horses anytime soon, especially if they are outside chances.

Classy Sydney hoop Blake Shinn will ride for Tony McEvoy in Canberra on Friday and they’ll link on a couple of key runners.

Trainer Tony McEvoy has enjoyed a big week in NSW with Life O’Brien’s Warwick Farm success on Wednesday followed by a treble in the first three races at Goulburn on Thursday.

Premier trainer Chris Waller is launching an all-out bid to land his second Panthers Hawkesbury Gold Cup on Saturday.