While regional ace Aaron Bullock with a full book is the jockey to follow at Friday’s Quirindi TAB meeting, Tamworth trainer Sue Grills is upbeat about her ever-enduring favourite, city grade sprinter Burning Crown in his latest preparation.

There was an air of anticipation when King’s Duty successfully debuted at the Beaumont track in late January and this scenario looks set to be replicated in the John Oxley Motors Handicap at Port Macquarie on Monday.