Chris Scholtz previews the Randwick and Flemington meetings on October 1 with selections, best bets, Playing The Quaddie, Trial Watch and Blackbook Reports.

Brisbane Cup winner Sixties Groove and stablemate Attention Run will use the Wyong and Newcastle Cups to lay their foundation for bigger spring goals in Sydney and Melbourne.

John O'Shea believes The Metropolitan can develop into a significant race on the international radar following a prize money injection.