Mark Zahra has picked up the ride on the triple G1 winner Santa Ana Lane in the VRC Sprint Classic at Flemington on Saturday.

Group One sprinter Malaguerra is ready to take on the international might of the Aidan O’Brien stable in the $1 million Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night.

Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes winner Jungle Cat will continue his raid on the Spring Racing Carnival’s feature sprints after he was nominated for both the Manikato Stakes (1200m) and VRC Sprint Classic (1200m).

European import galloper Situation appears well placed to make a winning debut in Singapore, when due to contest the final event.

Intelligence Cross looked in a different class to his rivals as he powered away to convincingly take the Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh.