New Zealand is set to have its smallest assault on the Sydney autumn racing riches in years, with The Championships just over a week away.
Kiwi gallopers have pulled off some huge Group 1 results in Sydney at this stage of the season in recent years, with Probabeel, Te Akau Shark, Quick Thinker, The Bostonian, Jon Snow and The Chosen One all winning major races, but for a variety of reasons, this year's invasion is more of a one-stable scouting party.
That could be led by soon-to-be retired trainer Murray Baker, the king of the Australian raid who, along with Andrew Forsman, will send four horses to Sydney.
If any can pull off a Group 1 victory, or any win, it will be a fitting farewell tour for Baker, who will hand over the reins to Forsman for his solo training career on May 1.
The stable has The Chosen One, White Noise, Regal Lion and Manawatu Cup winner Marroni in Sydney and the first three will race on Saturday.