Connections of lightly raced juvenile Super Oasis will rely on a proven template in their quest to get the filly into the Slipper via the Sweet Embrace Stakes.
Strong last-start winner Rabbit Hunter gets his chance in better company at Doomben.
Viddora is set to travel to Dubai for the World Cup meeting after recently receiving the last of her travel inoculations.
Trainer Richie Stephenson is confident Emphasis can handle a big hike in weight in the Tattersall’s Members Cup at Doomben.
The Charlie Appleby-trained Meydan Group Three winner Ispolini will stay in Dubai for the Gold Cup instead of coming to Australia for the Sydney Cup.
The responsibility of training in his own right came quicker than Richard Litt had planned but he is making the most of his opportunities.
A first-up run over 1400m at Flemington will kick-start Mr Quickie’s South Australian Derby preparation.
Kevin Kemp believes Mr Marbellouz can win at Doomben ahead of a bid to give the trainer a fifth victory in the Weetwood Handicap.
Trainer Mike Moroney believes Chapada has the class to figure in the Australian Guineas but is disappointed with a wide barrier draw for the Derby placegetter.
VRC Oaks winner Aristia will be out to make an immediate autumn impression when she resumes at Flemington in the same race as her stablemate Sheezdashing.
The Guy Walter Stakes is a significant race for Ron Quinton and he would love to win it a third time with stable stalwart Dixie Blossoms.
John Sadler likes the sound of an earlier start time at Flemington which he hopes will mean there is some moisture in the surface for Sircconi.
Consistent two-year-old Ready To Roam is set to step out of the shadow of his stablemates at Doomben.
Race times for the Australian Guineas meeting at Flemington have been brought forward to avoid the hottest part of a day with a forecast for 36 degrees.
Godolphin’s Best Of Days has had his campaign halted after a bleeding attack reported shortly after he passed a barrier test to clear him for the Blamey Stakes.
Best Of Days has been cleared to run in the Blamey Stakes after passing the second of two barrier tests ordered when he refused to jump at Caulfield.
Champion Winx is primed for her attempt at a record 23rd Group One win when she contests the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.
A suspension at the midweek meeting at Sandown threatens Michael Walker’s chances of a Group One ride on Brave Smash in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.
Permissive Star has defeated fellow three-year-old No Drama Darci against older horses at Sandown with Stocktaka also showing his wares.
Trainer Michael Nolan is one of the few not totally shocked with Miss Cavallo’s upset win at Doomben.
The Barry Campbell-trained Eastender has added to his summer winning streak in Tasmania with victory in the Group Three Launceston Cup.
After 18 months on the sidelines, 2016 Australian Derby winner Tavago is ready for his racetrack return in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington.
Trainer Toby Edmonds is taking time out from preparing Houtzen for her trip to England to oversee Plucky Girl’s return at Doomben.
Trainer Adam Trinder says he is satisfied with the inside barrier draw for Mystic Journey in a capacity field for the Group One Australian Guineas.
The Australian Guineas meeting is set to proceed in its original timeslot with a top of 36 degrees forecast, but officials will keep monitoring the heat.
In-form jockey Luke Dittman needs treatment for a back injury which will put him out of action for around a month.
New Zealand mare Melody Belle will stay at home rather than take up any offer of a wild card to the All-Star Mile.
Last year’s winner Happy Clapper will have to carry 59kg topweight if he is to defend the Doncaster Mile.
Lindsay Park has decided to keep Fundamentalist at the shorter distance of the Surround Stakes in Sydney rather than the Australian Guineas at Flemington.
Yulong Investments has taken a controlling interest in Grunt who will make his return in the Shaftesbury Avenue at Flemington.
