Godolphin stayer Allergic faces another forlorn task against Winx at Randwick, but trainer James Cummings is confident The Metropolitan is a realistic goal.

The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable has three horses resuming in separate stakes races at Caulfield including talented filly Booker in the McNeil Stakes.

Trainer Toby Edmonds is unlikely to run one stable star in the Group One Golden Rose but hopes another of his runners can make the big race.

Two of Stuart Webb’s classy mares are engaged for their racetrack returns at Caulfield ahead of feature races in the spring.

Anthony and Edward Cummings have placed The Bart Cummings and the Melbourne Cup on their wish list for developing stayer Roman Son.

Trainer Kelly Schweida has scratched Cellargirl from a fillies and mares race so he can test her for a Golden Rose start in a three-year-old race at Doomben.

Trainer Pat Carey has been fined by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board following an altercation with fellow Mornington trainer Trent Pennuto.

Leading Highway Handicap trainer Matt Dale has lamented Racing NSW’s decision to exclude Canberra horses from late in the year.

Trainer Mike Moroney says imported stayer Vengeur Masque has returned a stronger horse as he prepares to begin his spring campaign in the Heatherlie Handicap.

Jon Snow will be the first of New Zealand trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman’s Melbourne spring team to step out when he resumes in the Memsie Stakes.

Starter Dale Jeffs has worked closely with trainer Chris Waller in a bid to overcome Winx’s barrier antics ahead of the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick.

A snap decision to phone and book apprentice Jag Guthmann Chester has given trainer Tony Gollan’s mare Sheiswhatsheis an unexpected bonus.

Trainer Nick Olive has left nothing to chance ahead of the Melbourne debut of Single Gaze in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.

Remedial work on the Eagle Farm track should be able to resume soon with tenders for the project close to being finalised.

Winx has impressed trainer Chris Waller and jockey Hugh Bowman during a practice gallop ahead of her race in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

Winx has completed her final piece of work ahead of her bid for a 19th consecutive win in the Chelmsford Stakes in Sydney on Saturday.

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A punch to the stomach of Maid To Measure has landed apprentice Brandon Stockdale in hot water with stewards at Sandown.

Luke Currie, who has the ride on leading Memsie Stakes contender Hey Doc, has copped a six-meeting suspension at Sandown but will not miss a Saturday meeting.

Two Robert Smerdon-trained mares, Dulverton and Every Faith, will have their final race starts at Caulfield ahead of being retired to stud.

Marishka, a sister to Golden Slipper winner Overreach, has made a successful start to her racing career at Canterbury.

Apprentice Ethan Brown has notched his third treble, but his first in the metropolitan area, guiding home Blondie, Motown Lil and Speedeor at Sandown.

Last start Group One-winner Redzel will launch his bid for a start in The Everest when he resumes in the Concorde Stakes at Randwick.

On a day for rough results at Ipswich Lady Lark has been one of the few short-priced favourites to win.

Lina’s Hero has remained unbeaten after producing a good turn of foot at the end of a 1300m-handicap at Sandown to win his second start.

Kembla Grange stayer Red Dream has wrapped up his preparation with a dogged win at Canterbury, his first metropolitan success.

Multiple Group winner Saracino will resume in the Group Three The Heath at Caulfield for his first start since joining the Mike Moroney stable.

Brisbane Cup winner Chocante has returned from New Zealand to race in Sydney for the first time in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick where he runs into Winx.

Blondie has recovered from a hairline fracture in her pelvis to win first-up at Sandown and now has the Thousand Guineas in her sights.

Trainer Kris Lees is concentrating on the Memsie Stakes and a Melbourne campaign with Le Romain but will switch to Sydney if he gains an Everest slot.