Accomplished Dubbo trainer Michael Mullholland, in a winning vein, has given the strongest possible lead with in-form Cheptegei ($3.20 favourite on TAB), declaring the gelding for the traditional $32,000 Breakout River Meats Cowra Japan Cup at Sunday’s Orange TAB meeting.

ANZAC Day became a field day at Bathurst on Monday for Hawkesbury trainers.

Port Macquarie trainer Denim Wynen believes her stable star Dual Escape ($9.50 on TAB) is primed for win number 11 when she lines up in the 1100m BM64 at Wyong on Thursday.

A leading provincial trainer and jockey have been penalised over a horse welfare incident.