Robyn Smith and her horse Lord Larry aim to build on their recent success at Brisbane CDI with another polished performance in the Intermediate I, while Rebecca Rooke and her striking chestnut BB Niccolo, fresh from overseas experience, are set to impress in the Kohnke’s Own Prix St Georges with their balance and harmony despite being less experienced. Meanwhile, David McKinnon, now riding Hollands Bend Rococo in the Medium Tour championship, shows promise with the expressive young black mare, poised for a confident test.

In the Bell Partner’s Finance Intermediate II, Matthew Dowsley and TS Firestorm stand out as a pair to watch. The gelding, owned by Cheryl Smith, is making only his second start at this level but has shown remarkable improvement, particularly in his one-tempi changes and piaffe–passage transitions. With strong marks already achieved, a clean, mistake-free test could see them vying for the top spot.