Some of Australasia's most outstanding jockeys will be on show in Saturday's $1 million Golden Rose but one hoop extremely disappointed to be missing out is Sydney's premier rider Nash Rawiller.Rawiller would have been aboard San Domenico Stakes winner Foxwedge in Sydney's richest spring race had it not been for a 12-meeting careless riding suspension incurred last month which has him out of the saddle until next Thursday.The two-time Sydney premiership winner says it's hard watching the early s

Some of Australasia's most outstanding jockeys will be on show in Saturday's $1 million Golden Rose but one hoop extremely disappointed to be missing out is Sydney's premier rider Nash Rawiller.

Rawiller would have been aboard San Domenico Stakes winner Foxwedge in Sydney's richest spring race had it not been for a 12-meeting careless riding suspension incurred last month which has him out of the saddle until next Thursday.

The two-time Sydney premiership winner says it's hard watching the early spring action from the sidelines but believes the Golden Rose has all the makings of a classic contest.

"I think it's an awesome field, what it lacks in size it makes up for in quality," Rawiller said.

"For me personally, it's massively disappointing not to be on Foxwedge but I'll be watching with great interest.

"It's got so much interest and it should really be a highlight of the spring."

The Golden Rose has just six runners this year but there is plenty of talent headlined by unbeaten colt Smart Missile and dual Group One winner Helmet.

Foxwedge will jump from barrier one with New Zealand whiz-kid James McDonald steering in Rawiller's absence.

After watching the barrier draw this week and seeing the final make-up of the field, Rawiller believes Foxwedge is capable of coming away victorious on Saturday.

"I think the race could work out a bit tactical and that being the case, there's no other horse I'd rather be on than Foxwedge," Rawiller declared.

"He's got all the attributes to help him win this race.

"I think they're an even group of great three-year-olds. If something goes wrong with Smart Missile, if he gets worked up behind the barriers or something, Foxwedge is going to be right there because he's a very professional horse.

"I've always had a huge opinion of him."

Rawiller will be back on Newcastle Cup day next Thursday and the fire is burning to light up the spring once he returns.

"What these unfortunate things do is make you more determined when you get back," Rawiller said.

"I've got a lot to look forward to. I've been riding in great form, I've got really good horses around me and I think when you've got nice horses around you and you're in good form things generally happen for you."