Group performers and barn mates Riodini and Embracer are primed to make positive starts to their respective campaigns.

With the Autumn carnival quickly approaching an elite list of Group 1 talent has been nominated to return on Saturday at Randwick.

Jean Van Overmeire is no stranger to making the most of an unexpected opportunity and he’s been handed a huge one with a ride in the TAB Everest, Australia’s richest race.

Masked Crusader has firmed in Everest markets after his Premiere Stakes win.

The John Thompson-trained Chat has scored an upset win in the Theo Marks Stakes.