The abandonment of the Kilmore Cup has forced a rethink of plans for Junipal.

Ascension and Charterhouse will line up in the Cranbourne Cup for Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.

The Victorian Country Cups circuit takes us to Seymour on Sunday where nine races will be run and won including the Listed Seymour Cup. 

Will Clarken is poised to roll the dice and run Noname Lane in Saturday’s $1m Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield.

Mr Brightside is set to tackle the Blamey Stakes at Flemington in preparation for the All-Star Mile.