Leading Perth jockey Chris Parnham is confident Bravo Centurion has the Perth locals covered in Saturday’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot, the only query is will that be good enough against quality interstate opposition, headed by Overpass.

Ascot will take centre stage this weekend with a superb nine race card on offer, headlined by the running of the $1.5m G1 Winterbottom Stakes. 

There is a certain symmetry between Luke Fernie and one of his three Winterbottom entrants.

Scott Embry’s Winterbottom Stakes Preview.

Mitchell Pateman aimed high last campaign but fell short of the mark with classy sprinter Almighty Class.