Preferment is in great shape for Chris Waller after winning the Australian Cup on protest at Flemington in Melbourne.
Favouritism for the Australian Oaks will be decided by Saturday's A$500,000 Vinery Stud Stakes over 2000 metres at Rosehill in Sydney.
Two flashy New Zealand fillies in Capella and Valley Girl are right in the market on $11 behind the joint $3.80 favourites Jameka and former New Zealand filly Risque.
The issue with Valley Girl and Capella is both are coming out of a tough 2400m in the Derby at Ellerslie a few weeks ago when they finished right alongside the placegetters.
That may not be an obstacle and, in fact, their residual fitness may stand by their chances.
But both are likely to be better for the 2400m of the upcoming Australian Oaks.
Opie Bosson rides Capella and Hong Kong-based Australian jockey Brett Prebble has been engaged for Valley Girl.
This looks a fascinating contest.