Atlantic Jewel Stakes favourite Exhilarates forms part of a strong representation for Godolphin in feature races on Feehan Stakes day at The Valley.

Trainer Desleigh Forster believes Desert Digby can win in open company at Eagle Farm but hopes he does not pay for it at the weights later.

Luke Currie insists there is improvement to come from Sunlight as the mare embarks on her return to racing in the Group Three Concorde Stakes at Randwick.

Bjorn Baker is not expecting either of his Furious Stakes runners to upset favourite Libertini but he does anticipate competitive performances.

The Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants Final in Sydney will drag Lindsay Park senior trainer David Hayes away from the horse action at The Valley.

The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote partnership still has a strong hand in the Open handicap at Eagle Farm despite scratching Zafonic Dancer.

Connections of Spanish Mission have some concerns about a wet track in New York ahead of Spanish Missions’s Belmont Derby tilt.

Michael Shepherdson says it is a thrill to be one of two people in the running for the Dedication To Racing award at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards.

The Furious Stakes cannot come quickly enough for trainer Anthony Cummings and star three-year-old filly Libertini.

Mick Price says from what he has seen of Lucky For All on the training track, the gelding is a reformed character ahead of his first-up run at The Valley.

Trainer Bjorn Baker says Winx Stakes winner Samadoubt has continued to thrive and sees no reason he cannot prove hard to catch again.

The Greg Eurell-trained Sassy Salitage will try to make it three wins from as many starts when she faces her biggest test in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes.

Team Snowden have poured the work into Redzel to ensure he is not found wanting on the score of fitness first-up at Randwick.

Senior Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes is hoping the rain stays away ahead of Faatinah’s return in the McEwen Stakes at The Valley.

While Lady Appleton’s stablemate The Candy Man will be a fan favourite at Eagle Farm, the mare also deserves plenty of attention.

Trainer Ciaron Maher is convinced Kenedna is on target for her main spring aims and expects to see a good showing from the mare in the Feehan Stakes.

Sixties Groove will use the Wyong Cup as a launching pad towards the Group One Metropolitan Handicap.

Sydney trainer Gary Portelli will stick with a proven winning formula when Testashadow returns to Queensland.

Impasse has the chance to prove he is the best of former boom mare Amelia’s Dream’s offspring by winning at Eagle Farm.

Kitchwin Hills foundation stallion Dane Shadow has died aged 18 after battling long-term health problems.

Ten Sovereigns could sidestep the Sprint Cup at Haydock because of rain-softened ground and head straight to Australia.

Veteran Toowoomba trainer Harry Richardson has been suspended for nine months after Smokey Diamond returned excessive cobalt levels.

Vegas Showgirl, the mother of champion wonder mare Winx, has just given birth to a filly that appears remarkably similar to her half-sister.

Betting exchange Betfair has been told to cease and desist from operating on Hong Kong racing without permission from authorities.

Tony McEvoy and his son Calvin could not have wished for a better start to their training partnership with a double at Sandown.

Three of the leading chances for the $14 million Everest will be in display in the Group Three Concorde Stakes with three others staking claims for inclusion.

Six-year-old Bons Away will be out to claim his first Group race win in the McEwen Stakes at The Valley ahead of a potential tilt at the Group One Moir Stakes.

Jockey Sam Clipperton’s spring carnival is in disarray after he was suspended for a month on a running and handling charge.

The only downside for trainer Tony Sears when he won another QTIS race with Red Bloom was it wasn’t in partnership with his daughter Maddy.

Pure Legend has led throughout under Ben Melham to win the Ladbrokes Odds Boost Plate at Sandown.