They are backing plenty in the 2018 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

Classy Sydney mare Shumookh and her impressive three-year-old stablemate Thinkin’ Big made Saturday’s Caulfield Cup meeting a special day for a number of connections.

Chris Scholtz reviews racing at Caulfield and Randwick on October 20.

After gaining control early, the 2018 Tristarc Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday was a breeze for Shumookh.

Wide open betting on the 2018 Tristarc Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.