Formidable opposition from Canberra and Sydney may not be enough to upset honest Taree gelding Texas Storm's shot at winning the $32,000 Wauchope RSL Club Wauchope Cup (1450m) at Warwick Park Racecourse, Kempsey, on Sunday.

The time is right for Amy’s Shadow ($2.60 favourite on TAB) to hit back and stamp her class in the Parkes Services Club Parkes Cup (1600m) on Sunday.