THREE colts fought out the Group 3 Frank Packer Plate at Randwick on Saturday with the margin of a half-length separating Higher Ground by So You Think, Tangled by Snitzel and Holy Snow by Fastnet Rock. Two lengths clear of the next best, this trio were impressive, and may well form the staying vanguard that challenges in the big spring races as early as next season and beyond.

Chris Waller who trains Higher Ground and Tangled has already indicated the Adelaide and Queensland Derbys are on their agendas. “Tangled might go to the South Australian Derby, he’s in good form and we know he will run the trip,” said Waller.