Veteran trainer’s only horse in work is set to take on the big guns at Randwick.

Direct Charge, one the first grandsons of Red Ransom to go to stud, promises to add to the growing reputation of emerging NSW north coast nursery Oakley Island Thoroughbreds.

Impeccably-bred stallion Polarmore will be a new addition to the sire ranks on the NSW north coast this year.

While most will be focused on Derby Day in Melbourne, Rosehill offers a challenging eight race card where looking for value appears the key.