Nova Star pulled away from the field in the closing stages of the $65,000 Initiation race (1200m) to win with stablemate Herecomesmymoney just behind him, giving trainer David Kok the forecast on Friday.

Since its elevation to G1 status in 2007, the Winter Stks (or Tatts Tiara as it is now known) has been an important target for mare owners.

Melito capped off a tremendous Winter Carnival

Bargain buy Sanderson showed he could be on the bargains of the year with a thrilling win in the $125,000 Group 3 Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

An air of anticipation surrounds Group One-winning mare Nova Star's first racetrack appearance in more than a year in the Winter Stakes at Rosehill.