An exhibition gallop at the Gold Coast on Saturday by Queensland Derby candidate Lord Arthur has Kiwi trainer Murray Baker pleased with his progress as he gets set for the Brisbane Group One feature next month.

Jockey John Allen is hoping Volatile Mix can overcome a wide barrier in the Queensland Derby to claim his second Classic win of the campaign.

Trainer Ciaron Maher believes the best of Ruthven is still to come but will give the colt his chance in the Group One Queensland Derby.