Ciaron Maher may be on holiday, but his stable is ready to fire on Finals Day at Flemington.

Detonator Jack and She’s An Artist headline the team’s strong hand in Saturday’s features.

Detonator Jack hasn’t won since claiming The Gong (1600m) in November 2023, but steps into a winnable race second-up in the VRC-CRV Winter Championship Final (1600m).

“He’s been consistently running against black-type and group company, so he will know the difference here,” stable rep Leigh Allen said.

Rated a $16 outsider, Detonator Jack faces favourite Oh Too Good at $2.70.

Meanwhile, unbeaten filly She’s An Artist is aiming to extend her streak in the Listed Creswick Stakes (1200m).

“We gave her that look down the straight… it seems to be a similar field and she should be winning,” Allen said.

The team also has high hopes for Shockletz in the Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m), with weight relief and distance to suit.

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