Bill and Ben were both playing a straight bat when asked about Frankie’s chances.
“We don’t know yet but it looks pretty good, we’ve got some real opposition there so it’s just a matter of wait and see I think,” Bill said.
“I think we can beat them with the right draw and a little bit of luck, but they’re good horses – if we win it I’ll be over the moon.”
Ben added: “It’s going to be very draw dependent, he’s definitely not just going to turn up and win – we think he’s the best horse but there’s some very nice horses in there.
“It’s really unbelievable the job that RQ has done – it’s the number one carnival in the country now, everyone wants to be here, it’s good weather and we love it.
“We’re super happy and excited to be involved in it – Jason’s done a great job, and bring on The Rising Sun.”
Australasia’s richest open race for three and four-year-old pacers, The Rising Sun will once again hold an additional $100,000 bonus for a three-year-old winner.
Additionally, for the first time, a $25,000 bonus is on offer if a three-year-old runs second or third.