Trainer Gary Portelli will start three genuine contenders in the Midway Handicap, led by three-year-old Royalzel.

Plenty of work has gone into getting the early part of Picaro’s races right and trainer Gary Portelli hopes the fruits of it will show at the finish at Kensington on Wednesday.

The promising Star Fall is expected to continue his progression through the grades at Randwick on Saturday.

Going for some value in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2018 Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill on Saturday.

Trainer Gary Portelli is confident three-year-old colt Exceltic will appreciate a step up in trip at Rosehill on Saturday.