Sydney filly Florentina returned from a throat operation to become the 89th stakeswinner for her champion sire Redoute's Choice with a classy Group 3 win in the $125,000 Gold Coast Guineas on Saturday.

Star apprentice Kyra Yuill rode into history aboard Western Jewel in the $400,000 Perth Cup at Ascot on Saturday.

Kalgoorlie Cup winner Kincaple has a shaky hold on favouritism for Saturday's $400,000 Perth Cup at Ascot after a poor barrier draw.

Kincaple has taken over as TAB SPoirtsbet favourite for the $400,000 Perth Cup on December 31 following the withdrawal of the Grant Williams trained Ranger.

Many would consider Kingston Town to easily be in the top five all time greats of Australian racing.