A career at stud awaits Meritable, but first his connections are hoping he can add to his CV.

Hawkesbury based trainer Blake Ryan has high hopes he can enjoy a great end to the year at Gosford on Sunday.

Speedy local sprinter King’s Duty can provide Newcastle trainer Mark Minervini and his owners with a nice Christmas present by winning the Prince Of Merewether Midway Benchmark 64 Handicap (1150m) at the Newcastle Jockey Club's Boxing Day race meeting on the Beaumont Track.

Trainer Mark Minervini and jockey Jason Collett team up with two chances at Kembla Grange.

The new owners of Hosier have enjoyed a great ride already, but it will take them to a whole new level if the Newcastle-trained seven-year-old can win the $2 million Petaluma Hill Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.