Craig Williams said his and his wife Larysa’s constant dealings with the war in Ukraine has given him a greater perspective on life and helped him shrug off the disappointment of losing the ride on sprint star Giga Kick.

Craig Williams partnered the dual G1 winner in his piece of work, days before he meets a small but select field over 1000 metres first-up

The Mr Brightside chant could be the new anthem of spring in Melbourne and Sydney after a breathtaking Group 1 Memsie Stakes blitz.

Giga Kick trialled alongside spring contenders What You Need and Magic Time in an 850m hitout on the Cranbourne Racecourse course proper.

Williams has experienced first-hand the horrors of war and has been so moved by the plight of the Ukrainian people he is personally delivering life-saving medical equipment and other necessary supplies to the frontline.

Williams found time between races to speak with the Aged Care residents from Bendigo health Calvary and Freemasons.

Williams and his family were able to travel to other parts of Ukraine to see for themselves the immense amount of destruction and the evidence of lost lives.

Craig Williams makes his return to Melbourne racing this week. Last week, the Williamses returned from their third trip to Ukraine, the second in which they have been allowed inside the country. Williams worked with local agency Sprava Gromad which helps get the right...