Paul King bought a colt by the stallion Maurice for $210,000 at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.

Triple Group One winner Le Romain is a chance to make a rare race appearance on his home track at Newcastle on Friday.

Last year’s winner Destiny’s Kiss heads a strong line-up of nominations for Friday’s $160,000 Wyong Gold Cup with the race attracting the interest of champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir.

Exciting filly Smart Melody may kick off her ambitious spring campaign at the Wyong Cup meeting on Friday week.

Eleven mares contest the 2018 Toy Show Quality at Randwick on Saturday.