Keith Dryden has followed a similar template to the one which delivered him Kosciuszko success 12 months ago with defending titleholder Handle The Truth.
Veteran Canberra trainer Keith Dryden has celebrated one of his most significant wins, producing Handle The Truth to win the $1.3 million The Kosciuszko.
Noble Boy is the second favourite in Randwick's $1.3 million Kosciuszko for country-trained horses, with Queanbeyan trainer Todd Blowes pinching himself.
After winning Randwick's inaugural $1.3 million Kosciuszko, country trainer John Shelton has two shots at another career-defining victory in this year's race.
The John Shelton-trained Tarbert has continued his preparations for The Kosciuszko with a win at Grafton while stablemate Belflyer has won a barrier trial.