Trainer Brett Robb says the timing is right to showcase the Country Championships credentials of promising galloper Gallant Star away from country grade at Rosehill on Saturday before setting his sights on qualifying for the $1 million Final.

Trainer Joe Pride has been impressed with how Testator Silens has been able to turn his form around since rejoining his stable and hopes to cap the preparation with a win at Rosehill on Saturday.

John O’Shea is starting to build a handy team of spring three-year-olds.