Luck plays a role in any race, but it hasn’t exactly been a kind friend to Alaskan in recent times.

Neville Parnham has his bases loaded across two states and if the cards fall his way he can celebrate feature wins in Perth and Melbourne.

Chock-full of confidence, Luke Fernie believes his outstanding training form can continue when one of his former proteges resumes at Albany on the weekend.

After brief contemplation, Steve Wolfe had a change of heart and couldn’t be happier with Red Can Man’s barrier position in Saturday’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m).

Snowdome gave further proof of his outstanding potential and confirmed he was on target to contest rich Pinnacle carnival events after overcoming an awkward gate to record a brilliant return win this afternoon at Ascot.