Champion bush horseman David Rewald has declared his days in the saddle on race day are likely to be over as he bids for the 2023 Longreach Cup with two gallopers from his team.

Hobby trainer Leanne Applewaite has only three horses currently in work but won’t be surprised to land a rare provincial double at Rockhampton on Tuesday.

There won’t be any time to celebrate for trainer Leanne Applewaite if Gypsy Biker makes it back-to-back wins at Rockhampton on Friday.