Dalton Park in great condition ahead of 2021 Yenda Group Griffith Cup

While the crowds will once again be absent from the race day activities due to COVID restrictions, there will still be a full card of six races on Saturday afternoon.

Griffith trainer Gino D'Altorio will have seven entries, with Barcoo Bill running in the Griffith Cup.

Barcoo Bill's most successful result came back on August 8 when he finished in fourth in Wagga, and most recent win came on September 28 last year in Leeton.

Unfortunately, due to illness, Russel Hogan hasn't been able to get a horse ready to compete.

Donna Scott will be looking to defend her title after she became the first mother-daughter combination to win the Griffith Cup last year.

Gottalovtrucks will fly the flag for Scott in the main race and will be looking to make the most of his good form, picking placings in three of the five races he has featured in.

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Griffith Jockey Club president Bernie Connolly said the fields were all looking strong.

"There have been more than enough nominations for every field," he said.

"The advantage was that Gundagai was washed out last Sunday, so there was a full tace meeting there looking for another race, so I think that has really played into our advantage.

"Most of them are local horses from the Riverina, so for most of the people who have nominated for Gundagai, we would have been in their catchment anyway."

The favourable weather over the winter months has also played into the hands of the organisers, with Connolly feeling the course is in the best condition in recent memory.

"We had 20mm of rain over the weekend, so the track has come up in great nick," he said.

"It has been rated a three or a four. It is in very good condition."

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