The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable are likely to concentrate on a restricted jumps race with two of the up-and-coming jumpers rather than the feature Australian Hurdle and Steeplechase at Sandown.

Patrick Payne has sounded an ominous warning for rivals and is confident star chaser Zed Em can carry 70kg to victory and claim an historic fourth successive Von Doussa Steeplechase at Oakbank on Wednesday.