Horse Racing

Trainer John O’Shea says James McDonald will again be his No.1 jockey once his 18-month betting ban expires.

If She’s Our Star can win the Bill Carter Stakes at Doomben it will help ease Tony Gollan’s disappointment at missing an Oaks run with another of his horses.

Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will have seven fillies in the Queensland Oaks headed by Egg Tart and Dawn Wall.

The Kim Waugh-trained Shiraz resumes at Rosehill with a Queensland winter carnival trip in mind.

Vital Importance will be shooting for back-to-back wins for Perth trainer Neville Parnham when she runs at Moonee Valley.

Tough gelding Rudy can take a major step towards the millionaire’s club with a win in the Group Two O’Shea Stakes at Doomben.

Trainer Ben Currie has put aside the departure of stable star Col ‘N’ Lil to plot more upset wins at Doomben.

The Australian Turf Club has called for expressions of interest in its slot for the $10 million Everest.

Racing Victoria stewards have concluded an inquiry into the alleged stomach-tubing of a horse that led to it’s scratching at Moe.

Apprentice jockeys Lachlan King and Ethan Brown are heading overseas to gain more experience.

Twice the prize money and a luctrative bonus have lured Adelaide trainer Gordon Richards to Moonee Valley with Benz.

The final Group One race of the Australian season, the Tattersall’s Tiara, will now be run at Doomben instead of Eagle Farm.

Cranbourne galloper Fontein Lad has confirmed he is a genuine chance in the Queensland Derby with a strong win at Ipswich.

I Am Excited has recovered from a sluggish start to win at Warwick Farm for trainer David Pfieffer.

Bjorn Baker is challenging Coolring to prove himself worthy of a Queensland winter carnival start when he lines up in the Octagonal Handicap at Rosehill.

Country South Australian trainer Sue Jaensch doesn’t want to get too far ahead of herself with Have Another Glass.

Trainer Kelly Schweida has prepared two-year-old filly Darktown Strutter for an easy win at Ipswich.

The Stephen Autridge-Jamie Richards partnership faces an $80,000 late-entry bill after missing first acceptance payments for three Brisbane Group One races.

Trainer Chris Waller will have seven runners in the Group One Queensland Oaks at Doomben.

Trainer Laurie Laxon will leave Singapore after 17 years to return to New Zealand to train for Sir Peter Vela.

Trainer Aidan O’Brien has six likely runners taking on the favourite Cracksman in the Derby at Epsom.

Group Two-winning filly Nurse Kitchen has fetched $1.7 million to top the first day of the National Broodmare Sale.

Trainer Ben Smith is pleased the Stradbroke Handicap has been switched from Eagle Farm to Doomben, believing improved track conditions will favour In Her Time.

Training newcomer Brad Widdup is one-for-one so far and is looking to Junglized to rack up another win at Rosehill.

Glyn Schofield and Damian Browne will ride at a Group One meeting in Singapore.

Trainer Peter Robl says there are no plans to retire veteran Iggi Pop who contests the Eremein Handicap at Rosehill.

Robbie Laing will saddle siblings Jaws Of Steel and Wired as he chases a city double at Moonee Valley.

The Australian Turf Club has confirmed former Godolphin trainer John O’Shea will re-establish himself at Randwick from the new season.

People in more than 30 Australian and New Zealand towns and cities can catch a glimpse of the Melbourne Cup as part of a four-month tour.

Trainer Gerald Ryan admits it is frustrating Star Of Monsoon has yet to win a race and hopes it can happen at Warwick Farm.