Bashboy has claimed his third successful Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat today for Ciaron Maher in a thrilling finish with Thubiaan.

Japan dream for Kiwi owner; Well-performed jumper back to his best; Cup hero at head of field; Wanganui duo to fore again

Thubiaan has produced some good form in recent times and will be hard to beat when stepping out in the Brierly Steeplechase (3450m) at Warrnambool today.

The Gwenda Markwell trained Peal Of Bells with Robert Thompson riding easily won the $100,000 Stayer’s Cup at Randwick on Saturday with Thompson using the short way home and Peal Of Bells relishing the task.

Barriers draws quickly settled where Port Macquarie trainer Marc Quinn will be heading this weekend with his brilliant mare Pentasia.