#Russley Crown

There will be a touch of Royal Ascot at Sunday's Coonamble Showcase meeting thanks to in-form trainer James Ponsonby. The former harness racing identity takes three horses west from his base at The Oaks on Sydney's outskirts, one a former stablemate of Nature Strip, another a son of 2003 King's Stand Stakes and Golden Jubilee winner, Choisir. That…

Even sprint battle for the boys, although from a soft draw and coming off a barrier-to-box maiden win, improving three-year-old 3. The Big Seal is the one to beat staying at the distance. Has only finished further back than second in seven starts, and has tactical speed to utilise the low draw. Dangers: Also from a handy gate, keep safe…