Tamworth speedster Fickle Folly put some black type on her record with an eye-catching third in the Group 3 Maurice McCarten Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
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The Sue Grills-trained filly may have started a $19 shot, but she illustrated plenty of cheek at just her seventh career start in the $150,000 race.
Fickle Folly, ridden by Christian Reith, finished 1 ¾ lengths from winner Artistry, who rattled home late to run down Dothraki.
The daughter of Nicconi banked her connections $13,500 courtesy of Saturday’s run.
There is a strong North West influence in Sunday’s bumper meeting at Wellington.
Tamworth trainer Leon Davies saddles up Harmonic Lass in the $100,000 Wellington Boot (1100m).
The renowned two-year-old feature has attracted 12 contenders, with Gerald Ryan entering two hopes in Ikaba and Boyish.
Back to Harmonic Lass, who made a solid impression when second to Mr Grumpy on debut at Quirindi.
Grant Buckley takes the ride from barrier three.
The Quirindi Lightning form will be examined as winner Sargent Doakes tackles the $45,000 Wellington Town Plate (1100m).
Sargent Doakes, trained at Scone by Rodney Northam, came up with the outside alley, but that should not prove much of a drawback due to his racing pattern.
Daniel Northey replaces Chris O’Brien in the saddle.
Sue Grills has Polskie Prince and Bendemeer trainer Jane Clement’s Desert Marshal was installed as the first emergency, but is assured of a start following the scratching of Dream Empress.
