Adelaide-based trainer Peter Blanch doesn't need to look too far to find inspiration ahead of his mare Lingani's attempt at Saturday's Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield.

"It's good, friendly rivalry, we're good friends, we've got a lot of respect for each other. Whoever the winner will be, I'm sure we'll be delighted for each other. He's shooting for his 10th, he's ...