Trainer Anthony Azzopardi missed out on a $47,000 payday when race favourite Whiskey Riot ($3.50) finished fourth to La Grand Quality in last night’s Group 2 Warragul Cup.

Husband-and-wife training team Adrian and Renee Kenyon will head to Warrnambool on Saturday night hoping strength in numbers and early speed will give them a winning edge in the rich Summer Sizzle Final (390m).

The sharp drop from Group 1 company should see consistent youngster Mastermind Kid make his presence felt in Saturday night’s heats of the Warrnambool Star (450m), as the annual Seaside Carnival swings into top gear.