The Tony McEvoy-trained Sunlight will have a final Magic Millions hit-out at the Gold Coast and stablemate Crockett is still headed to the Classic.

All the big names head to Kembla Grange today and our man Richie has done the hard yards. Check out his full set and Quaddie thoughts plus his three stand-out Specials.

Royal Applause holds nominations in three Caulfield races as she prepares to chase a fourth-straight win of the preparation.

Debutant Picaro will put his credentials for New Zealand’s richest race on the line when he runs at Warwick Farm.

The Lindsay Park big guns are back in work preparing for their autumn targets with the exception of star sprinter Vega Magic.

Jake Bayliss could look to a longer stint in New Zealand next season to chase a jockeys’ premiership after his recent success across the Tasman.

The Robbie Laing-trained sprinter Lord Of The Sky has returned to winning form claiming the Group Three Standish Handicap first-up at Flemington.

Australian jockey Jake Bayliss’ decision to ply his trade in New Zealand has paid off with Group One glory on Volpe Veloce in the Railway at Ellerslie.

Blake Shinn on Snitzel Day has successfully protested against Koby Jennings on Mascot at Randwick.

Check out the New Year’s day meeting at Sha Tin with our resident Hong Kong man Adam Campton

A front-running ride on Wise Hero has given apprentice Stephanie Thornton her first winner at Flemington.

Promising filly Savacool has given Sydney’s leading trainer Chris Waller his first victory of the year in opening race at Randwick.

Pakenham trainer Tim Hughes has celebrated his first city winner with Crossing The Abbey at Flemington.

The big fella finished 2017 in unbelievable form and looking to kick start the new year today at Randwick

Trainer Bjorn Baker has flagged the Group One Al Quoz Sprint as an option for classy sprinter Music Magnate.

Former French stayer Prince Cheri has played an important part in John O’Shea’s return as an individual trainer following his senior role at Godolphin.

Trainer Mick Price expects lightly raced stayer Bint El Bedu to relish the rise to 2800m of the Bagot Handicap at Flemington.

Katy’s Daughter has a knee chip and will need an operation meaning she will miss the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast.

A two-day reduction in a suspension from Doomben means jockey Corey Brown can chase a huge pay day at the Gold Coast.

Desleigh Forster believes a special talisman given to her for Christmas has helped Someday cause an upset in the $300,000 Bernborough Hcp.

Australia’s Test captain Steve Smith has been part of a draw at the MCG and a win at Randwick with Hogmanay.

Pierata’s Doomben win means he can earn his connections $1.7 million in prize money and a bonus payment if he wins the Magic Millions Guineas.

Music Magnate has made a successful comeback in the Christmas Classic to give trainer Bjorn Baker the ideal gift on his return from a family holiday to Hawaii.

Promising Care To Think’s Buffering Quality win has earned him a place in the $1 million Magic Millions Cup in a fortnight.

The Kris Lees-trained Singing has taken advantage of the late scratching of favourite Night’s Watch to win the Shoot Out Quality at Doomben.

Brave Song has notched his third career win, and first in Saturday metropolitan grade, with a polished effort at Randwick for trainers Peter and Paul Snowden.

Kelso Wood beat death twice this year but one that kept him going was three year old Snitzkraft who won the Falvelon Quality at Doomben.

Pendeloque will be aimed at better races after showing an impressive turn of foot to win at Randwick.

Sydney filly Meryl lived up to her good trial form and earned herself a Magic Millions Classic win with her win in the Group Three B J McLachlan Stakes.

The John Thompson-trained gelding Dreamforce has bounced back from a disappointing last start to coast to victory over the mile at Randwick.