Newcastle Cup day and our main man Richie has done all the hard work + Darren Weir ventures to the hunter region for the first time with favourite Pacodali

Australian horses are unlikely to travel to Hong Kong for the International meeting in light of new biosecurity protocols.

Chautauqua has impressed co-trainer Michael Hawkes during a work-out at Rosehill ahead of his Group Two return at Randwick.

Almandin takes his next step towards a crack at a second Melbourne Cup when he lines up in a 2500m Listed race at Flemington.

Perth galloper Scales Of Justice makes his Melbourne debut at Flemington with trainer Lindsey Smith hoping a new training program has put speed into his legs.

Promising Godolphin colt Viridine makes the progression to black-type racing at Randwick when he takes on two stablemates in the Heritage Stakes.

Trainer Mike Moroney will get a better guide on debut winner Metson’s spring credentials when he starts the gelding in a Listed race at Flemington.

A look at the history of the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.

Winx has impressed trainer Chris Waller on the mare’s sixth birthday during a training gallop at Rosehill ahead of her expected 20th straight win.

Megablast will attempt to prove he is worthy of a start in The Metropolitan, and possibly the Melbourne Cup, when he makes his Sydney debut at Randwick.

Godolphin three-year-old Esperance steps out for the first time in a stakes race following impressive wins at Echuca and Sandown.

Tough gelding Dreams Aplenty will back up at Doomben in preparation for a trip south for the spring.

Co-trainer Paul Snowden has revised Redzel’s plans after the in-form sprinter secured a start in the $10 million Everest through James Harron Bloodstock’s slot.

A look at the history of the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.

Hey Doc will wear ear muffs in a race for the first time when he chases a second Group One win at Flemington in the Makybe Diva Stakes.

Tough Sydney sprinter Straturbo has trialled well as he prepares to make a return to Brisbane.

After two runs following a spell, I Am A Star is ready to produce her best despite having to carry 59kg at Flemington.

There will be major changes at RV from next week with Victorian racing Minister Martin Pakula to announce the new board and chairman.

Veteran gelding Destiny’s Kiss will attempt to add the Newcastle Gold Cup to his win in the Wyong Gold Cup.

Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida has called on experienced jockey Michael Walker for Cellargirl in Sydney as he chases another two-state double.

A big drop in weights has trainer Tony Sears hoping former Melbourne galloper Hard Stride can score his second Queensland win at Doomben.

Chautauqua has impressed trainer Michael Hawkes during a practice gallop around the Rosehill racetrack ahead of his Group 2 race in Sydney.

Winx is ready for her 20th win when she lines up for the George Main Stakes at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

Daniel Stackhouse will start an eight-meeting suspension incurred at Mornington after he rides at the Makybe Diva Stakes meeting at Flemington.

Impeccably bred filly Woman has made the perfect start to her racing career at Canterbury for owner John Singleton.

Melbourne Cup winner Almandin is entered to have his second start this spring in a Listed 2500m race at Flemington.

Levendi has kept a perfect record intact with a strong first-up Mornington win despite not being suited in the heavy track conditions.

Savile Row, a three-time Group One placegetter in New Zealand, makes his Australian debut in the Group Two Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington.

Adrian Bott would welcome a repeat of Red Excitement’s tearaway tactics to unsettle Winx in the Chelmsford Stakes when Ecuador clashes with the mighty mare.

Tasmanian-trained Miss Hissy has won at Mornington at triple=figure odds after setting up a big mid-race lead.