Rising star And Beyond has been installed favourite to win the $125,000 Newmarket Handicap in Launceston on Wednesday night even though he has yet to match it with open class opposition.

The connections of talented sprinter And Beyond are hoping the gelding can secure a berth in the upcoming Newmarket Handicap by winning at his next start to improve his rating.

Trainer Glenn Stevenson is hoping the barrier gods are smiling when the final fields are released for Friday night’s Moonee Valley meeting on Wednesday.

Talented three-year-old Warrior Prince ($4) broke through for his first win of the season when he outgunned the odds-on favourite Julius ($1.85) in a class three handicap over 1200m in Launceston on Wednesday night.

Trainer and jockey quotes after War Correspondent takes out Friday’s Sun Stud Emma Boling Plate at Moonee Valley.