Early Express is to fly out of Perth February 7 to commence his eastern states campaign which will include the Group 1 Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley over 1200M, then a fortnight later the Futurity and then concluding with the Australian Cup. He will be stabled at Caulfield and Darren Gauci will be doing the riding honours.

Before he leaves for the east Early Express may run in The Year Of The Rooster welter (1400M) at Ascot this Saturday.