Trainer James Ponsonby is happy to allow consistent galloper Philipsburg to live his “charmed life” for at least another week and chase a third city win for his preparation at Rosehill on Saturday.

In-form jockey Sam Clipperton has brought up a PB at Randwick.

Grahame Begg is chasing a second win in the Bendigo Gold Bracelet, this time with Vespertine.

It was a strong midweek card at Sandown-Hillside on Wednesday and Trent Crebbin has reviewed the meeting and provided a few horses to put in your blackbook.

The Sydney lifestyle is agreeing with consistent mare La Chevalee and there’s every indication from the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable that she can repeat her last start win at Randwick on Saturday.