Known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia and gateway to the Warrumbungle National Park, Coonabarabran will be shining brightly with a fantastic Cup meeting next Sunday.

It’s a case of third time lucky for Amicus Curiae but when he finally heads to Randwick for the Newhaven Park Country Championships Final his trainer Mack Griffith is confident he’s taking a mature horse with a live chance.

Mack Griffith didn’t have to think twice when it came to finding a jockey for new recruit Rule The World.