John Thompson will learn if a trio of promising three-year-olds can step up in class in the Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill.

Peter Moody says he will not appeal a fine handed down by Racing Victoria stewards for statements made via one of his social media accounts.

Beau Mertens can guide Stampede towards a Caulfield Cup start when he rides the stayer in the MRC Foundation Cup at Caulfield.

Peter Snowden is after his fourth Golden Rose win, and first in partnership with his son Paul, when Pariah, Dracarys and Assimilate take on Menari at Rosehill.

Lindsay Park’s Formality is one of two fillies taking on the male-dominated Golden Rose.

Lindsay Park has four runners in the Group Three MRC Foundation Cup trying to earn a ballot exemption into the Caulfield Cup.

A big difference in weights has swayed trainer Chris Munce to miss the Lismore Cup with Cauthen’s Power to run at Ipswich.

Jeff Lloyd has ridden four winners at the Gold Coast to take the lead in the Brisbane metropolitan premiership for the first time this season.

The Anthony and Edward Cummings-trained filly Memento has broken through for an overdue win at Warwick Farm.

Trainer Greg Eurell has decided on a sprinting campaign for talented three-year-old I Did It Again who won at Caulfield in July in his only start as a juvenile.

After returning to winning form at Moonee Valley last start, eight-year-old Magnapal has his next start in a Group Three race at Caulfield he won two years ago.

Ric McMahon’s decision to take an early suspension has freed him to ride Outraged for Kelly Schweida at Ipswich in a looming big week for the trainer.

Former champion jockey and now trainer Chris Munce is the new Queensland President of the Australian Trainers Association .

Zarak has been given the go-ahead for a crack at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after pleasing connections in a crucial work-out on Tuesday morning.

Trainer Bjorn Baker will make a call on which race classy mare Bonny O’Reilly attempts at Rosehill after the barrier draw.

Craig Newitt is looking forward to returning to Tasmania after spending his adult life in Melbourne as one of Victoria’s leading jockeys.

Champagne Cuddles’ Group One debut has been brought forward and she will back up in the Golden Rose seven days after running second in the Tea Rose Stakes.

Abbey Marie will be trying to gain a guaranteed berth in the Caulfield Cup when she lines up in the Naturalism Stakes.

Newcastle Cup winner Broadside is among nominations for the Colin Stephen Quality but a decision on whether he starts is yet to be made.

Five-year-old Stampede faces a test of his spring carnival credentials in the Naturalism Stakes, a race in which a Caulfield Cup ballot exemption is on offer.

Trainer Gary Portelli has secured lightweight jockey Kerrin McEvoy to ride Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign in her Group One return.

A trip to Japan has given Craig Williams an insight to his possible Caulfield and Melbourne Cups mount Admire Deus.

Trainer Tony McEvoy has two options for unbeaten Royal Symphony’s lead-up to the Caulfield Guineas and is leaning towards running him in the Prelude.

Plenty of practice galloping right-handed has Merchant Navy in top order ahead of his Sydney debut in the Golden Rose at Rosehill.

In-form Brisbane jockey Bridget Grylls is to test the water in Melbourne where she will have a stint with trainer John Meagher.

The Australian Turf Club has chosen former Japanese horse Brave Smash as its representative in the $10 million Everest.

Tough gelding Lordag has regained his best form to give his trainer Robert Heathcote a winning treble at Doomben.

Lindsay Park is favouring the Caulfield Guineas over fillies equivalent the Thousand Guineas for Catchy after her win in the Danehill Stakes at Flemington.

Jason Collett has returned to the winners’ circle after a costly suspension, steering the Bjorn Baker-trained Embley to victory at Randwick.

Dubbo gelding Larlabrook has clung on to win the Highway Handicap at Randwick give veteran jockey Greg Ryan a successful return from eye surgery.