Promising colt Lubuk is likely to be given a last chance to make the Magic Millions Classic field via a race at the Gold Coast.

Trainer Heath Conners is hoping a return to Sandown will bring out the best in Villa Sarchi who is set to run first-up over 1000 metres.

The Lloyd Kennewell-trained Jedastar has recorded a strong win on debut at Flemington and will be prepared for the Blue Diamond Preview.

A race meeting has been transferred from Warwick Farm to Randwick’s Kensington track because of extreme heat predicted in Sydney’s south-west.

Veteran Crafty Cruiser has collected a $600 cheque for finishing sixth at Warrnambool to push his earnings through the $1 million mark.

Visiting English jockey Tom Marquand is hoping to build on his Randwick double when he returns to the track for the New Year’s Day meeting.

Godolphin’s Etymology is favourite to collect a second win in succession when he lines up in the Bagot Handicap at Flemington.

The tangerine colours of Te Akau, sported by many stars including Gingernuts, are favoured to be to the fore at Ellerslie in the Railway Stakes.

Talented mare Savanna Amour has brought together jockey Brett Prebble and trainer Chris Meagher to attempt victory in the Standish Handicap at Flemington.

The powerful Godolphin stable could have three runners at the Magic Millions meeting if Exhilarates can sneak into the 2YO Classic field.

Trainer Archie Alexander is under investigation after one of his horses returned a high cobalt reading after winning a maiden race at Kilmore.

A survey by the Australian Trainers’ Association has found its members in Victoria want the current track policy altered to offer softer conditions.

Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy will miss some plum rides including the Magic Millions Cup on Cadogan after hurting his hand in a race fall.

Trainers Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra will not hesitate to stop Aristia’s autumn campaign if the filly shows she has not come up after a hectic spring.

Trainer Darren Weir says Native Soldier is over a lameness issue that threatened to derail his campaign for the Magic Millions Guineas on the Gold Coast.

Trainer Barry Lockwood is hoping to continue his stable’s good form and get Doss into the Magic Millions Guineas with a Gold Coast win.

Connections of Australian Derby winner Jon Snow have retired the entire and are now looking ahead to his future at stud.

Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy has been cleared of serious injury after a fall at Doomben.

Champion British jumps jockey Richard Johnson has celebrated his OBE in the New Year Honours list with a winner at Newbury.

Racing Queensland officials want a national rule governing the use of the controversial Regumate in fillies and mares.

The Godolphin stable landed its second wildcard entry for Magic Millions day when Manicure won at Nudgee Stakes at Doomben.

Bergerac has made light of his rating as Toowoomba trainer Steve Tregea’s third choice for the Bernborough Handicap by winning the Listed race at Doomben.

Sold For Song has broken a 30-month losing streak in the Buffering Quality at Doomben to the delight of trainer Kevin Kemp.

Favourable Perth weather conditions have allowed Ashlor to return to Moonee Valley to win the Punters.com.au Handicap over 1000m.

Visiting English jockey Tom Marquand has ridden two winners from two rides at Randwick including Magic Millions aspirant Movie Role.

Al Galayel has recorded back-to-back Moonee Valley over 2040m wins taking out the Events @ The Valley Handicap as favourite.

Jockey Jackson Murphy has been taken to hospital after falling in the Vo Rogue Stakes at Doomben.

The blue and green striped silks of the late Tommy Smith have made a winning reappearance at Randwick on Adam Hyeronimus aboard Mister Songman.

James Orman has picked up a late ride on Fiery Heights to continue trainer Barry Lockwood’s good run in the Listed Falvelon Stakes at Doomben.

Tough Godolphin stayer Tally has led all of the way to earn a wild card to the Magic Millions Trophy by winning at Doomben.