A look at the key facts of the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick.

Chris Waller’s team is hoping for a win in the Villiers at Randwick on Saturday from recent Irish import Mister Sea Wolf, in just his second Australian start.

After finishing a closing fourth at Pakenham, Onerous is being given another chance a week later over 1440m at Caulfield.

Ben Melham has an opportunity to continue a successful association with trainer Gary Portelli when he rides Testashadow in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick.

Mornington trainer Daniel Williams will have his first city starter when Valiant Spirit runs over 1700m at Caulfield.

Edward O’Rourke is mulling over options for filly From Within’s first start for his stable since she was transferred from Chris Waller.

Long-serving Doomben track manager Jim Roberts will be honoured with a race in his name at the track.

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission is chasing more than $100,000 in unpaid fines.

Apprentice Ben Allen has ridden two winners on his first visit to Auckland’s Ellerslie racecourse.

Trainer Richard Litt hopes a tweaked training regime can inspire Shalmaneser to a confidence-boosting win in the Listed Christmas Cup at Randwick.

Brilliant first-up winner Ardoyne Road will miss the Magic Millions 2YO Classic but a Golden Slipper campaign remains an option.

Godolphin import Interlocuter is poised to use his black-type debut in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick as a launching pad towards the Doncaster Mile.

Mick Cerchi and his son Luke have a bigger race in mind for Sadaqa after the eight-year-old runs in the Ladbrokes Open Handicap at Caulfield.

Stablemates Havasay and Crack Me Up will contest stakes races in Brisbane and Sydney respectively for trainer Liam Birchley.

Only small fields today at Wyong but our main man Richie is heading up the central coast full of confidence

Trainer Brett Cavanough is on weather-watch for smart sprinter The Monstar ahead of the Razor Sharp Handicap.

Hayden Haitana, the trainer at the centre of the Fine Cotton ring-in scandal, has died in South Australia, aged 72.

Trainer Jerome Hunter will be watching acceptances to decide the weaker of two options for Belwazi as the mare attempts to extend her winning sequence.

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Eagle Farm trainer Robert Heathcote believes a good barrier is essential for Hopfgarten’s winning chances in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick.

Mourners have been asked to wear jeans, boot and the colour purple when jockey Samara Johnson is farewelled at the Toompang Racecourse in Young.

Stewards are continuing investigations into the detection of a banned anabolic steroid in a blood sample taken from the Robbie Laing-trained Little Indian.

Sydney trainer Pat Webster will head a group to offer support to Canberra racing participants after an accident in which local rider Samara Johnson was killed.

Trainer Gerald Ryan is convinced Red Excitement has found his form again ahead of the Group Two Villiers Stakes.

Mr Stunning’s success in the Hong Kong Sprint has given jockey Nash Rawiller his first Group One win in Hong Kong.

The Bjorn Baker-trained Music Magnate has won a barrier trial to signal he is ready to return to racing after injury.

Veteran Extra Zero has been retired by Lindsay Park Racing after 109 starts which included seven wins and 33 placings.

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