New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Graeme Rogerson has won the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) once and three times run second, and hopes to bolster that record in Melbourne on Saturday.
With the zest of a teenager, the 75-year-old horseman is showing no signs of slowing down as he attempts to add to his Group 1 haul of 53.
Rogerson's wife and co-trainer Debbie has an insight into the master trainer's psyche like no other and she believes that in Sharp 'N' Smart, the couple has what it takes to give them the result they crave at Flemington.
Graeme Rogerson produced Efficient to win the 2006 classic, while Ebony Grosve (1996), Savabeel (2004) and Duelled (2005) all finished second, a result the Hamilton duo want to one-up this weekend.
The Rogersons produced Redwood gelding Sharp 'N' Smart for a win in last Saturday's Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick and have few concerns about him handling the quick interstate backup this weekend.