Top galloper Smart Image gave veteran Cairns trainer Trevor Rowe his first city winner at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

When you’re on a good thing stick to it.

Veteran North Queensland co-trainer Trevor Rowe has won a host of country feature races but none will be more satisfying if star sprinter Smart Image claims the Newmarket Handicap at Mackay on Friday.

FNQ apprentice hoop Krysten Swaffer says she is feeling “strong and excited” ahead of her return to race riding on Thursday afternoon at Cannon Park.