Victorian jockeys have been banned from conducting media interviews as negotiations continue over their Enterprise Bargaining Agreement with Racing Victoria.

In theory, a 3 kg claiming apprentice is entitled to the same riding fee as Craig Williams and Damien Oliver. Is that fair and equitable?

Sydney’s six-week spring carnival has been named Everest Carnival to recognise the $14 million race, the world’s richest race on turf.

Trainer Greg Hickman is looking forward to Pierata taking on Kementari again when the two line up in the Group Two Missile Stakes.

A judge has reserved his decision in father-and-son training partners Lee and Shannon Hope’s appeal over their cobalt disqualifications.

James McDonald has been booked to ride the Gerald Ryan-trained George Altomonte-owned Menari in the $13 million Everest.

A Melbourne spring campaign is on the cards for Happy Clapper with only two slots remaining for The Everest.

Group One winner I Am A Star is building up to a return to racing early in the new season after missing the second half of the current season.

Vega Magic has cemented his place in The Everest with his winning return at Caulfield and will run in the $13 million race for James Harron Bloodstock.

Trainer Gary Portelli has indicated She Will Reign, who resumes in the Missile Stakes over 1200m, could stretch out to 1600m during her spring campaign.

Matt Dunn is hoping he can have three runners in the $1.3 million Kosciuszko for country-trained horses.

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has ended the season with four wins at Rosehill, including the Listed Winter Challenge with Mister Sea Wolf.

Vega Magic has remained unbeaten in three starts at Caulfield, dominating his rivals in the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes.

Nature Strip has left his rivals, including Magic Millions winner Sunlight, in his wake to win the Listed Lightning Stakes at Morphettville by six lengths.

Sharpe Hussler has stamped a claim for a spot in the $1.3 million Kosciuszko for country-trained horses with his 1100m win at Rosehill.

Group One winning stablemates Grunt and Mighty Boss have galloped between races at Caulfield in the lead up to their spring returns.

Gai Waterhouse is looking to Thinkin’ Big to be a star of the spring with the Victoria Derby among his targets.

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Stephen Baster is frustrated by the negativity as Victorian jockeys chase a pay rise in the new season.

Group One-winning stablemates Grunt and Mighty Boss will continue preparations towards their returns by galloping between races at Caulfield.

Richie Boy has had a pretty good week and is very keen to get his teeth stuck into Rosehill on Saturday. Check out his full preview and best bets. See if you are onside with Richie. Good luck all that are playing.

Will Vega Magic secure his Everest Slot or will the four Caulfield horses next in betting upset the plan? Check out the full preview for the huge day of racing featuring the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes. See if you agree. Good luck.

Unbeaten American Triple Crown winner Justify will not race again with an ankle injury halting his career.

The appeals of four of the “Aquanita eight” in the race day treatments case will likely be heard in December.

Chautauqua has had a barrier issue that he didn’t enjoy, and maybe he is remembering that. The frustrating thing for his connections is that the horse is sound, and after all, he is a racehorse.

Sunlight is on track to resume in the Lightning Stakes in Adelaide ahead of a potential crack at weight-for-age sprints, including the Group One Moir Stakes.

Chautauqua’s racing career is a crossroads with the world’s former best sprinter needing to pass two barrier tests after failing to leave the gates at Rosehill.

Nominations have been extended after only 13 horses were entered for the Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield with Vega Magic chasing an Everest berth.