Defending champion Hawks Bay heads the weights for the $185,000 Darwin Cup (2000m) on August 6 with a crushing 64kg adding to the challenge he faces to become the fourth dual winner in 50 years.

Snitzel's Choice will be on trial for the Darwin Cup and a Triple Crown tilt when he looks to claim the $130,000 NT Derby at Fannie Bay this Saturday.

Even reduced to 1300m, the Cameron Hcp was a strong race for tough sprinters during the Spring.

Even reduced to 1300m, the Cameron Hcp was a strong race for tough sprinters during the Spring.

Glamour mare More Joyous ramped up her spring carnival preparation with a pleasing barrier trial win at Rosehill on Tuesday.