An in-depth look at the chances of every runner in Saturday's $1 million Newcastle Herald Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle.

Flashy grey Much Much Better doesn’t know it but if he’s able to win the 2024 TAB Karaka Million Handicap (1300m) at Newcastle on Saturday it will cause trainer Sara Ryan to wonder whether she should have rolled the dice in The Hunter.

A gear change and a favourable barrier has trainer Peter Snowden convinced Mazu has the right platform to produce his best and end a frustrating spring on a high in Saturday’s $1 million Newcastle Herald Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle.

Trainer Kris Lees isn’t making any grand plans with talented galloper Cloudland, who resumes at Kensington on Wednesday, this preparation but is adamant he’s at least a Saturday class horse.

A runner in the Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington will be Sara Ryan’s first starter in Victoria.