Rick Jamieson of Gilgai Farm is renowned as one of the finest breeders in Australia and he breeds for pedigree rather than the sale ring which can deliver a few surprises.

James McDonald has more than one champion to ride at present and after steering Autumn Glow to victory in the Group I ATC Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday he flew to Hong Kong and on Sunday won the Group I Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) aboard the mighty Romantic Warrior (IRE).