He has been racing without luck this preparation and Trainer Norm Gardner thinks the mile of Saturday's TAB Federal at Thoroughbred Park is exactly what Upper House has been yearning for.

Well performed eight-year-old Upper House will break the $300,000 barrier in prize money if he wins the Queanbeyan Cup on Sunday with connections hopeful he can break back into the winner’s circle.

Bold front-runner Zakeriz has developed cult status in his home city of Wagga and can give connections and his growing band of followers a nice Christmas present on his home course this Friday.

Canberra trainer Nick Olive has Invincible Dash in peak form as he attempts to add the Queanbeyan Cup to his recent success in the Gundagai Snake Gully Cup.

Canberra trainer Nick Olive has Invincible Dash in peak form as he attempts to add the Queanbeyan Cup to his recent success in the Gundagai Snake Gully Cup.