Uncommon James has the blinkers removed as he attempts to take out the Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Uncommon James and Shooting For Gold will chase a first Group 1 win in Melbourne for Brisbane pair.

Queensland sprinter Uncommon James is set to get his first look at Sandown in the Rubiton Stakes.

Proven Thoroughbreds boss Jamie Walter is hopeful his former top juvenile Palazzo Spirit can rediscover his old form when he clashes with boom Rockhampton filly Chinny Boom at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Queensland galloper Uncommon James is out of the spring with minor filling in his near foreleg.