Having being sent to Warrnambool trainer Matthew Williams for a change of environment, sprinter Illustrious Lad is set to make his race return at Flemington.
Trainer Matthews Williams has scratched early favourite Harbour Views from the Ballarat Cup with the horse showing signs of inflammation in his joints.
Matthew Williams has tasted success with Harbour Views at Caulfield and is equally thrilled with the third placing of Gailo Chop in the Underwood Stakes.
Apprentice Ethan Brown will ride Turnitaround in an 1800m-race at Flemington with trainer Matthew Williams surprised at how well weighted he is in the race.