Cool God is expected to appreciate a steep distance rise when he steps up in class for the Listed Gibson Carmichael Stakes at Flemington.
Peter Snowden has claimed his second straight hometown Cup at Scone as Raspberries got the better of Izababe and Lightinthenite in the $180,000 feature.
Patrick Payne intends to give promising galloper Hot Lover his chance in the spring but first he will try the colt at 1600m.
Riva De Lago has booked a trip to Brisbane for the winter carnival with a return to the winner's circle at Scone.