A host of big names remain in contention for autumn Group One races at Flemington after first acceptances but there have been some notable omissions as well.

Caulfield Guineas winner Mighty Boss is set to take on older horses again in the Group One Futurity Stakes after an eye-catching return in the C F Orr Stakes.

Ron Quinton is confident quality mare Daysee Doom can make an impressive comeback in the Millie Fox Stakes on her way to the Coolmore Classic.

After drawing barrier seven in the Blue Diamond Stakes, Long Leaf has been promoted to outright favouritism for the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.

Dual Group One winner Ace High will continue his build-up to further Classic glory when he runs in the Hobartville Stakes.

A capacity field has been declared for Victoria’s premier race for two-year-olds, the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.

There are eight winners to be found on the NSW Central Coast today at Wyong and our main man Richie thinks he is on the mark.
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Music Magnate has scored an emphatic win in a Rosehill barrier trial ahead of his bid for international success in Dubai.

The Darren Weir-trained Brave Smash has been installed the early favourite in an all-in market for the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.

Jockey Blake Shinn has been cleared of any integrity concerns over one of his rides but Racing NSW stewards have told him he made an error of judgment.

Magic Millions Guineas winner Pierata will face his biggest test when he steps out in the Group Two Hobartville Stakes.

Chautauqua is one of 23 nominations for the Group One Oakleigh Plate while the entries also include the past two winners of the 1100m-handicap.

Mark Zahra has been released from the ride on Plague Stone in the Blue Diamond to stick with Prairie Fire in the $1.5 million Group One race at Caulfield.

David Pires, one of five jockeys taken to hospital after a fall at the Hobart races, has come off worst with a fractured hip.

The nominations for the Oakleigh Plate will tell trainer Gary Portelli if She Will Reign gets enough weight for Ben Melham to ride in the Group One sprint.

Two-year-old colt Native Soldier is set to become premier Victorian trainer Darren Weir’s first Blue Diamond Stakes runner.

In-form jockey Robbie Fradd’s purple patch of luck has been halted temporarily by suspension.

Just Racing’s Hong Kong resident has been in rare form of late so check out his full set for today’s Sha Tin meeting.
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Kaepernick has caused a minor upset to win the Group Three Southern Cross Stakes at Randwick.

Trainer Chris Waller knew what to expect from Quick Defence at Randwick.

Redkirk Warrior has produced a storming finish to beat Redzel in the Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington

Ken’s Dream has pressed his claims for a crack at the Group One Newmarket Handicap after winning for the second time at Flemington in his past three starts.

Winx and her jockey Hugh Bowman have blown away any cobwebs caused by a delay to her return, combining in a simulated race at Randwick.

Tony Gollan and jockey Jim Byrne have devised tactics that paid off handsomely with Brazen Moss winning at Doomben.

Gai Waterhouse is eyeing a seventh Golden Slipper with impressive Randwick winner Santos, a colt she says has always been her No.1 seed.

Prairie Fire is expected to take his place in the Blue Diamond Stakes on a seven-day back-up after winning a Listed race at Flemington.

Promising stayer Rancho Montoya has had another change of plans after Doomben was rated heavy and the Sunshine Coast was given extra races.

Its Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Day and Snowy Clark is keen as mustard to get out to Fabulous Flemington to continue his good form of late. Check out Bruce’s full preview here and best bets on the cracking days racing.

The quality animals on show at Randwick today suggests the carnival is upon on and our man Richie has done the hard yards.
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