Pat Webster is excited by the way Happy Clapper is going leading into the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes but is disappointed with the gelding’s wide barrier draw.

Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker will be hoping his good fortune at the Doomben racetrack can continue with Show A Star.

Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes will learn more about the unbeaten galloper Brutal when he steps out over 1400m in the Antler Luggage Plate at Flemington.

Racing Queensland and trainers will discuss the reintroduction of a special barrier trial day for two-year-olds.

Toowoomba apprentice Rebecca Goldsbury has had a two month-suspension quashed on appeal and a not guilty verdict substituted.

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has paid tribute to grand stayer Order Of St George who has been retired to stand at stud.

Matthew McGrath has been elected chairman of the Australian Turf Club after a special meeting caused by the retirement of Laurie Macri from the position.

Potential Cox Plate runners have been whittled down to 63 following first declarations for the $5 million race at Moonee Valley.

James McDonald will ride triple Group One winner Le Romain when he lines up in the George Main Stakes against Winx at Randwick.

Perth stayer Pounamu is set to make his first appearance in Melbourne when he runs in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.

Leading Brisbane rider Jim Byrne will be reunited with the Tony Gollan-trained Outback Barbie in the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.

Caulfield and Melbourne Cup weights have been released with the Darren Weir-trained three-time Group One winner Humidor heading the the lists for both races.

Emerging Newcastle trainer Ben Smith has been suspended for refusing to give evidence and subsequently giving false evidence to Racing NSW stewards.

Trainer Kris Lees says he is leaning to the Cap D’Antibes Stakes over the Danehill Stakes for unbeaten filly Smart Melody at Flemington.

David Hayes is hoping Boom Time can return to racing in the autumn after the trainer ruled the horse out of the spring because of a tendon problem.

Melbourne Cup contender Ace High could run against Winx in the George Main Stakes with his other option the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick.

Winx’s trainer Chris Waller has 15 of the 22 George Main Stakes entries headed by the mare who is aiming for her third straight win in the G1 race at Randwick.

Enable has come through her first race for the season in good order and is primed to defend the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Queensland cabinet is close to making a decision on how to distribute the Point of Consumption tax which is to be introduced soon.

Everything has gone to plan with champion Winx ahead of her bid for a third win in the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.

Randwick Guineas winner Kementari will step up to 1600m for the first time this preparation in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.

In-form mare Winter Bride will miss the rescheduled trials at the Gold Coast and head straight to Melbourne.

There is expected to be added interest form Singapore in the Gold Coast Ready To Run two-year-old sale.

The Tin Man has claimed the Group One Sprint Cup at Haydock at his third attempt.

Land Of Plenty and Peaceful State are on track for a Group One assignment next start after finishing first and second in a Listed race at Moonee Valley.

Chris Waller-trained mares Invincibella and Noire have run one-two in the Group Two Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill.

Leon and Troy Corstens have endured a tough run after a virus swept through their stable but they might have turned the corner with the win of Thrillster.

Zumbelina’s Doomben win could encourage trainer Chris Waller to defer her impending stud career.

Former West Australian galloper Trap For Fools showed he could be a bigger player deep into spring with an all-the-way win at Moonee Valley.

The Caulfield Guineas and Victoria Derby are races on the radar for Tavirun after a front-running win over 1500m at Moonee Valley.