The race is now on in earnest to claim a ‘golden ticket’ to the $3 million Big Dance with just half a dozen chances remaining following Friday’s $70,000 Riverview Hotel Murwillumbah Cup.

Kris Lees has 20% of the field as he chases a fourth consecutive Sky Racing Summer Provincial Series Final at Hawkesbury on Thursday.

The field size may be small, but the competition will be intense!

Wyong 3yo Oxford Vision, a close second on debut at Gosford on March 12, is set to atone when he contests The Prince Of Merewether Maiden Handicap (1150m) at the Newcastle Jockey Club’s Beaumont Track race meeting on Tuesday.

With two dominant victories under his belt, Five Crowns ($2.30 favourite on TAB) is set to continue his unblemished record in the Gemlife Rainbow Beach Class 2 Handicap at Port Macquarie on Thursday.