Handle The Truth has become the first Canberra-trained horse to win a Highway Handicap since the region was reinstated to the series.
Group One-winning jockey Michael McNab has shown his ability with a rails-hugging ride to win on My Giuliano at Doomben.
Seductive Miss has landed a double-figure odds betting move in a return to winning form at Moonee Valley.
The Beaudesert-trained Beau Arrow has kept an unbeaten record intact at Doomben.
Three Godolphin horses from Charlie Appleby’s stable have arrived in Melbourne ahead of early spring carnival assignments.
A Geelong maiden win by Arriba has given trainer Lloyd Kennewell and jockey Joe Bowditch their first win since opening a new stable at Caulfield.
Lightly raced New Zealand filly Spanish Whisper lines up for Lindsay Park for the first time in the Atlantic Jewel Stakes at Moonee Valley.
The in-form Sunday Escape returns to his favourite track at Moonee Valley but meets a hot field of sprinters in the McEwen Stakes.
Trainer Kelly Schweida is hoping Jim Byrne’s record on Stella Ombra will spark a return to winning form for the gelding at Doomben.
Well-bred galloper Bowie has been working strongly as he steps up to 2000m at Doomben.
Trainer Brian Wakefield has a chance to maintain his outstanding new-season strike-rate with Hi Fiver at Doomben.
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Enable will take on King George runner-up Crystal Ocean when she makes her long-awaited return at Kempton.
David Hayes wants to increase the size of Lindsay Park’s Sydney stable to take advantage of bigger prize money levels on offer.
Australian Turf Club chairman Lauri Macri has announced his decision to retire from the position with a special board meeting to be held to elect a new chair.
Muswellbrook will stay in Melbourne for a 1500m race at Moonee Valley rather than travel to Rosehill for a Group Two contest.
Unbeaten Adelaide filly Assertive Play will make her Melbourne debut in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes which will provide a guide to her spring prospects.
A Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes win at Moonee Valley would be a career highlight for country trainer Paul Preusker.
Glitra has accepted to race at Doomben but Brisbane’s weather will have the final say on a start for the in-form galloper.
Warwick Farm trainer Clare Cunningham will have a rare Brisbane runner with Rock Forthe Ladies at Doomben.
Rikki Palmer will be chasing her first metropolitan double at Doomben when she rides Beau Arrow and Mystic Mist.
Trainers have been advised against using products containing altrenogest with the Australian Trainers’ Association wanting Racing Australia to act.
Jockey James Orman’s knowledge of Sold For Song could be the difference between winning and losing at Doomben.
Top jockey Damian Browne’s return from injury has been delayed as he guards against infection.
The RSPCA, Racing Victoria and a local council are investigating the discovery of up to 100 dead horses at a property north of Melbourne.
Trainer Danny Williams has weighed up Rosehill options for Don’t Give A Dam and She Knows who will be kept away from Group racing for the time being.
Trainer Henry Dwyer is hoping filly Alexandra Dreaming makes the Atlantic Jewel Stakes field after an impressive Sandown debut win.
Victorian jockey Billy Egan has been outed for four months after a positive result to a banned substance in a race day urine sample.
Tributes have flowed for Group One-winning trainer Kelso Wood who has died in Brisbane after a long illness.
Enable remains on course to make her eagerly awaited seasonal reappearance in the September Stakes.
Epsom Handicap favourite D’Argento is one of 87 entries for the Group One race at Randwick with 81 horses entered for the Metropolitan and 77 for the Flight.
