Trainer Lindsey Smith is optimistic a decision to send Triple Missile to Perth will be richly rewarded in the $1.5 million Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday.

Triple Missile has shown a blistering turn of foot to claim the Golden Topaz at Swan Hill.

Leading trainer Lindsey Smith has flagged a small concern with Seacorp-Hyperion Stakes (1600m) favourite God Has Chosen, warning punters his charge could be looking for a longer trip.

Beehunter features among entries for Flemington after a luckless run at the track last week.

Trainer and jockey quotes after the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Series Heat 1 at Flemington on Saturday won by Triple Missile.