A trip to Queensland for a shot at stakes company could be on the cards for two-year-old Overpass, pending his performance at Gosford.

Trainer Kris Lees has taken a hit with his talented three-year-old Gem Song out of Saturday’s Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill and stablemates The Tenor and Serene Miss doubtful runners at the meeting.

Another barrier trial awaits triple Group One winner Le Romain before trainer Kris Lees locks the 6YO into the opening race of his autumn campaign.

Group One stars Le Romain and Clearly Innocent could be surprise Scone carnival contenders if they race up to expectations at Randwick on Saturday.

Veteran stayer Doukhan will head to Melbourne after his worthy seventh in last Saturday’s Sydney Cup at Randwick.