Trainer John Sargent had no hesitation in snapping up champion jockey James McDonald for the ride on honest stayer Casual Connection at Kensington on Thursday, and that’s boosted his confidence the gelding is “bang on” to fire.

Arctic Glamour must stand up and be counted in the Kembla Grange Classic if she is to continue through the carnival.

John Sargent can't wait to get Coto De Caza and Our Kiwi Girl over a trip and suspects both will make their presence felt late in Tuesday's Him Kembla Grange Classic Day March 15 Midway Maiden Handicap (1500m) at Kembla Grange.

Trainer John Sargent’s autumn dream for Palmetto is to earn a berth in the $4m The Star Doncaster Mile so he’s looking for a positive kick off to the gelding’s campaign in the Yarraman Park Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Apprentice Molly Bourke has continued her good form with an early win for trainer John Sargent at Warwick Farm.