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A Queensland cadet steward alleged to have mishandled a swab document has resigned. 

A high attrition rate means Brisbane star Hopfgarten has made the field for the Group One Kingsford Smith Stakes after fears he might miss out.

Shane Ciurleo’s best plays for today’s massive 11 race card at Ipswich.

Big Richie has been on fire with another 4 winners from 7 on top selections at Kembla yesterday. 

Mornington trainer Pat Carey faces a conduct charge following an alleged incident with another trainer at trackwork.

Senior Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes is eyeing off the magical mark of 300 winners for the season.

Broadside looks capable of doing the hard yards over winter, but asking him to race over consecutive weekends for the first time in his career is probably a stretch.

Pat Hyland is a relieved trainer with Lizard Island pulling up in good order after a comeback trial at Cranbourne.

Success in country meetings has convinced Sue Grills that Under The Thumb warrants a trip from Tamworth for a Highway Handicap debut at Randwick.

Leading trainer Darren Weir has the horses to be competitive in all forms of racing.

James Cummings has been appointed to succeed John O’Shea as Godolphin’s head trainer in Australia.

Box 14 at Gary Portelli’s Warwick Farm stable remains empty with the trainer admitting it will take a special horse to fill it.
 

The Victoria Racing Club has announced board member Neil Wilson will become interim chief executive.

BIG RICHIE gave the bookies heart palpitations on Saturday when 5 of his 9 on top selections won on Saturday at the Rosehill meeting.

Big Richie Callander’s best bets for today’s meeting at Kembla Grange. 

CrownBet’s overview of the weekend’s punting. Who got the money and who left the money in the bag? Who is the horse to follow with money in its next couple of starts?

 James Cummings is expected to be confirmed shortly as Australian head trainer for global racing operation Godolphin.

That’s right its highly possible Berry and his family could make Hong Kong home for the next three years.

Darren Weir has decided on a change of plans with Black Heart Bart with the gelding heading to Brisbane for a Group One race at Eagle Farm.

The experienced Benzini and the up-and-coming Chocante will be out to uphold New Zealand’s reputation in the staying ranks at Eagle Farm.

Matthew is back from his spell with the Mounting Yard Report from Rosehill Gardens along with this weeks horse to follow.

Country stayer Lautaro upset some big names at the recent Scone carnival and his trainer is looking to bring him to town where he believes he can measure up again.

Punters should not read anything into classy jumper Wells missing a run in a 3200m flat race at Flemington.
 

Unstoppable jockey Jeff Lloyd is poised to break yet another riding record this week.
 

Group One-winning mare Miss Cover Girl is primed to finish her career on a high in the Group Three Glenlogan Park Stakes at Eagle Farm.
 

Jockey Regan Bayliss has escaped surgery on his fractured left wrist following a race fall at Geelong.
 

Melbourne Cup winner Americain has sired his first Australian winner with Geegee Blackprince’s success in the Tasmanian Sires’ Produce Stakes.

 James Innes Jr’s bid for the Sydney apprentices’ premiership has hit a snag with a suspension at Rosehill ruling him out of for five meetings.
 

Australian Zac Purton has become just the fourth jockey to ride 700 winners or more in Hong Kong.
 

Soul Stirring has given champion Frankel his first Classic winner with her victory in the Group One Japanese Oaks at Tokyo racecourse.