The rescheduling of the Queensland Derby has boosted the chances for grey gelding Statuario but Phillip Stokes isn't so bullish about his filly Femminile's hopes.

With 22 winners in the past month, jockey Ben Allen wants to capitalise on his great form at Flemington on Saturday and during the winter months.

John Sargent has revealed the comical explanation behind the naming of bargain basement buy, Change My Address, who could unlock a fancy new home for the Group 1-winning trainer.

Jack Howard, the racing manager for trainer Danny O'Brien, will be at the MCG instead of Flemington on Saturday to fulfill his AFL dream.

Trainer David Pfieffer spoke about the two very different sides of Oh Diamond Lil on the eve of the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (1400m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

Trainer Clayton Douglas insists Giga Kick should be held in the same regard as Joliestar with the stage set for an epic Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup clash on Saturday.