The old catch cry - he’s travelled more miles than Burke and Wills - could well apply to John Manzelmann’s star sprinter Tiger Legend.

Tolga trainer Sharlee Hoffman is hopeful of upstaging rival trainer John Manzelmann to clinch a Country Stampede Final berth with Phantom Spirit at Cooktown on Saturday.

Evergreen galloper Higher Love has reinvigorated the training career of Townsville’s Maree Young and the team are optimistic they have another Cup in their sights this Saturday.

After a luckless trip to Brisbane for the Battle of the Bush Final last year, Joshua Manzelmann and consistent galloper Such A Whit are about to head south again eager for a better result.

After a luckless trip to Brisbane for the Battle of the Bush Final last year, Joshua Manzelmann and consistent galloper Such A Whit are about to head south again eager for a better result.