They'll lodge their Territory Plan Variation with the ACT government, hopefully by the end of September.

Then they'll begin their two-year consultation period with the government as they look to redevelop their site to set up their financial future.

They want to be rezone their site to include a mixture of residential and commercial accomodation, with a hotel and an aged-care facility potentially also part of the plan.

It would also allow them to upgrade the track and facilities, while taking advantage of the light-rail route.

Canberra Racing chief executive Andrew Clark said it was a massive step for the club's future.

"That is progressing very well. We're hopeful of submitting our TPV by the end of September in advance of our AGM," he said.

"That's a major milestone for the club and a very positive step for our future.

"That's your first step and then it goes in for consultation - that's a two-year process once you've submitted your TPV application while the government considers."

MORE CANBERRA SPORT

Meanwhile, Canberra trainer Norm Gardner's hoping for a big October - firstly in the Canberra Racing AGM on the 12^th and then at the $1.3 million Kosciuszko four days later.

Gardner's running for the board, with Keith Dryden retiring from his role after more than two decades of service.

"A couple of people asked me to. It's something I've never thought about so I decided to run," he said.

"There's a few vacant spots there so I might as well throw my hat in the ring.

"The fact Keith Dryden's stood down, he's retired from the board, and they want another trainer on there - and they might think I've got a big mouth or something, I don't know."

He also has two horses he's hoping might be able to get a spot in The Kosciuszko at Randwick on October 16 - Delacour and Cyborg.

They both have their chance to stake their claims in the Federal (1200 metres) at Queanbeyan on Friday.

Dryden's Handle The Truth ($6 favourite) already has one of the two slots available for Canberra horses and there's just three of the 14 total spots yet to be filled.

Delacour has won and run second in her last two starts, while Cyborg won two on the trot before his unlucky fifth at Moruya last start.

Gardner said the latter loved a wet track and would be chance if that was the case, while the 1200m would be the longest trip Delacour could handle.

He felt the Federal was a tough race and was perfect to see whether either would be worthy of a spot in The Kosciuszko.

"Victorem and Handle The Truth are going to be very, very difficult to beat," Gardner said.

"You'd say both of those horses of mine wouldn't be in the favourite market, but you never know what can happen.

"Cyborg really likes a wet track - if it became a heavy 10 and he got a run he'd be a chance.

"The other filly, her biggest problem would be 1200m is her absolute maximum.

"Tomorrow will tell. That's a pretty tough race tomorrow and if you're not competitive in that you're wasting your time."

SCORSEY'S SAUCE

Former leading jockey John Scorse provides all the tips you need for Queanbeyan's September 17 meeting.

Best Bet: Race 4 No 6 Poetic Power - Comes here after 3 runs this prep so he should peak, well tried in the market last start, his best form is on dry tracks which he gets now, tick tick tick.

Race 1

No 10 Coupla Days - Unplaced on debut on the heavy in a strong race, resumed here over the 1000m and made ground late, should improve and extra distance suits

No 9 Poker Dice - Only run was in listed company, resumes here and wide gate is a worry, this is not strong, watch market

No 1 Aramis En Avant - Fitter for three runs this prep with last run off 5 week break, will be on speed

No 2 Borislav - Placed in strong trial, watch market

Race 2:

No 8 Hayyu - Raced very well in first prep although a bit fierce a few times, resuming so may have matured a bit, inside gate and claim in her favour

No 6 Accrue - Showed good speed and fought on well when having first run for new stable, can only improve, good chance

No 4 White Liar - First two runs were good for this, drawn to get a nice run, watch market

No 9 Harderthantherest - Don't take lightly

Race 3:

No 2 Nothing Compares - Looks very well placed here with the claim, went too hard last start and faded late to place at Wagga, previous form will be good enough here

No 1 Howlowcanyougo -

Backs up from last Saturday when well beaten, strong win prior, first run this distance, take on trust

No 4 Invincible Dash - Racing consistently and placed this trip, he won't be far away

No 3 Hilltop Hood - Next best

Race 4:

No 6 Poetic Power - Well backed last time here when 3rd up and just missed a place, back to a good surface this time and should get a nice run, good chance

No 11 More Excitement - Just missed last time when 3rd up, another who will appreciate getting back on a good track and drawn well

No 1 Burnt Patch - Resumed with a strong win on the heavy here in a 1460, extra trip suits but will need luck from the outside gate

No 2 Roman Candle - Next best

Race 5:

No 6 Zelago - Resuming from the widest gate and first start this track, that said he is very smart and goes well fresh, if he gets over he will be very hard to beat

No 1 Jawwaal - First start here but deserves top weight, yet to miss a place 2nd up and won't be far away at the finish

No 9 Exaggerate - Just missed last Saturday when off a 5 week break, drops 11kg here and has gate 1, likes this track

No 7 Propose a Toast - Racing in career best form and chance again

Race 6:

No 5 Super Riff - Resuming off a good 2yo prep, first look at the track and awful draw but his talent could be enough anyway, must go on top

No 1 Supertanker - Brings strong provincial form to this country class 1 with inside draw and claim, big watch

No 2 Big Steve - Very consistent type, both runs this prep good and will run well

No 4 Lenny's Lad - Next best

Race 7:

No 2 More Shots - Smart mare resuming, scored a hat-trick last prep and handles all conditions, well drawn and very hard to beat

No 3 Skyray - Well placed here on his best form, should get a nice run and has the fitness edge

No 10 Motime - Unsuited last few runs and can use the inside draw, exotics chance

No 5 Subtly Spring - Watch market

Race 8:

No 10 Nephradiva - Resuming here off only 2 starts, showed brilliant gate speed to win on debut and will fly down the hill with the limit weight

No 11 Mo More Chicken - Forgive last run when awkwardly placed, can improve with more tempo on and light weight, placed only try this t/d

No 1 Revolver - Very speedy and good weight carrier, looks ready to fire

No 3 Imitation Game - Next best