Kiwi stayer Sir Charles Road remains in contention for a Melbourne Cup start despite a setback costing him his chance to contest next week’s Caulfield Cup.

Exciting filly Youngster provided her late sire High Chaparral with his 113th stakes winner when she raced to Queensland Oaks favouritism with a dominant win G2 Doomben Roses.

Highlad provided his owner with a welcome tonic when he overcame trying underfoot conditions for further success on Saturday.

Enigmatic stayer Highlad returned to winning form on Saturday with a heart-stopping victory in the J. Swap Te Aroha Cup (2200m).

Feature staying events beckon Highlad, who has already made his mark at black type level.