Nothing ventured, nothing gained. The experience was priceless.

Roy Rogers capped a successful Great Southern season by securing the trainer's title for a second time, but deflected all praise to his family and stable staff.

Albany trainer Roy Rogers believes Big Bada Boom can improve a couple of spots after plans to win a maiden stakes victory in the Listed Grandstand Cup (1500m) were scuppered early in the race.

Albany horseman Roy Rogers cannot hide his admiration for Halatorion, currently second favourite for Saturday’s Tabtouch Listed Bunbury Stakes (1400m) at Ascot.

Small in size, but big in heart.