The timing’s right for Group 1 placed galloper Williamsburg to step up in distance and announce himself as a candidate for the $2 million Five Diamonds in the spring as he eyes a breakthrough win at Rosehill on Saturday.

A tenacious Magnaspin has posted an upset win in the showpiece race at Newcastle.

Trainer and jockey quotes after the Andy Warr Memorial Handicap at Moonee Valley on Saturday taken out by Magnaspin.

A look at some of the stories at Saturday’s Moonee Valley meeting.

A rise in distance is expected to be beneficial for Starianne when she steps out at Flemington.