Srikandi, arguably the best sprinting mare racing in Australia today, will be restricted to only one spring start for fear of jeopardising her Royal Ascot aspirations in 2016.

A strong nine race card at Morphettville on Saturday will be conducted with the Over The Rainbow Series for the hurdlers the highlight of the day.

The JJ Houlahan Jumps Championship moves to Bendigo on Sunday with the running of the $100,000 Mosstrooper Steeplechase and $100,000 Brendan Drechsler Hurdle.

Ibicenco staked his Melbourne Cup claims with a grinding win in the Geelong Cup.

Ibicenco has bolstered his Melbourne Cup claims with a grinding win over Verdant in the Group 3 Geelong Cup on Wednesday.