Phillip Stokes colt Matahga will be hard to beat in the Oaklands Plate at Morphettville Parks as he sets out on a proven path to Group 1 success.

Yellow Sam continues her comeback at Caulfield on Saturday, coincidently 50 years ago to the day the Irish hurdler she is named after landed a massive betting plunge.

The former Aussie loves the Sha Tin 1000m and was a strong winner at his last go at the track and trip, while he also boasts a victory over one of the other key fancies in this race, WUNDERBAR (2).