It would be a fitting win on the eve of the Cox Plate if promising galloper Thirsty Guest can make it three wins in succession in the $107,250 Gawler Cup (1500m) this afternoon.

Rapidly rising Murray Bridge galloper Montign will be chasing a popular hometown victory in in today’s $107,250 Gold Cup (1600m).

The red-hot run of Barend Vorster extended to a rain-soaked Gawler on Saturday with a winning treble.