After fifth placings in the Victoria and Australian Derbies, connections of Main Stage are hoping the gelding can finish closer in the South Australian version.
Natalie Young and Trent Busuttin's Australian Derby trio need luck after Belfast, Salsamor and Main Stage drew tough barriers for the $2m Classic at Randwick.
The performance of former New Zealand Derby placegetter Rising Red at Bendigo will determine whether he makes a late bid at the Sydney autumn carnival.
CONNECTIONS of the promising three-year-old Persian Empire are keen to send the horse home on a group one mission. The Victorian-based son of Savabeel has...