In the history of the Newhaven Park Country Championships no two brothers have ever qualified for the Final, but that could change at Albury on Sunday.

Baledon’s preparation towards the Newhaven Park Country Championships for the second time clicks up a gear at Albury on Tuesday.

Reigning Country Championships Southern Districts winner Bianco Vilano will be saved for 24 hours with only Sparring to represent trainer Ron Stubbs in the Riverina Hotel Wagga Scamper (1000m) on Friday.

Jockey Jason Lyon was more than happy to ride whatever Albury trainer Ron Stubbs handed him for the Newhaven Park Southern Districts Country Championships (1400m) and he came up trumps as Bianco Vilano won his way to Royal Randwick.

Debut winner Arachidi resumes racing at Albury on Saturday with trainer Craig Weeding having high expectations for the juvenile.