An annual study into the economic impact of the Melbourne Cup has observed a doubling of North American attendees between 2016 and 2017.

The Tony McEvoy-trained colt Logan River will have blinkers on in a race for the first time when he resumes from a let-up in the Group Three Chairman’s Stakes.

John Wallace and Larry Cassidy will revive memories of the 1994 Melbourne Cup when they combine with Cossie at Doomben.

Trainer Craig Widdison is expecting Willi Willi to make his presence felt again when the gelding steps to 2000m at Caulfield, chasing back-to-back city wins.

Sprinter Boomwaa is getting close to his outstanding early form since being switched to trainer Ben Currie at Toowoomba.

A more relaxed So Splendid was able to show good turn of foot in taking out the United Petroleum Handicap at Sandown.

Trainer Liam Birchley won’t front a show cause hearing after giving an undertaking to not enter horses in Victoria for the remainder of the season.

Darren Weir has continued his recent run of success in Melbourne city races landing an early treble at Sandown, including well-bred Hermanito’s maiden victory.

The decision to geld promising three-year-old Let’s Party Marty has helped David Vandyke train a winning double at Ipswich.

The Anthony Freedman-trained colt Messerschmitt faces a small field in the $250,000 Inglis Premier at Caulfield, chasing his second win from three starts.

Hugh Bowman’s suspension has ensured Kerrin McEvoy is a jockey in demand as he returns from an injury-enforced lay-off.

Adelaide trainer Phillip Stokes is leaning to running two-year-old Chicago Typewriter in the Group Three Chairman’s Stakes in Melbourne.

Trainers have sought an urgent meting with Racing Queensland officials to address problems with hard tracks being prepared for race meetings.

Speedy Hanwritten will be ridden behind the pace at Doomben after showing a liking for the tactics in two recent barrier trial wins.

Canberra mare Single Gaze has continued her build-up to her return in the C F Orr Stakes with a pleasing jump-out at Caulfield.

Another Queensland country trainer has been disqualified after pleading guilty to a cobalt-related charge.

No Sydney meeting today but all the big guns are heading south for an eight race card at Kembla Grange
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There are 84 two-year-olds left in the running at the latest declaration stage for the $1.5 million Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.

Three more horses have been nominated for the Group Two Expressway Stakes at Rosehill after entries were extended.

The Group Three Manfred Stakes at Caulfield is the next test for promising colt Bravo Tango who is on a Guineas path.

Nominations have been taken for three Flemington autumn features, the Australian Cup, the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Guineas.

The Racing NSW Appeal Panel has set a date to hear Hugh Bowman’s appeal against a careless riding suspension.

Trainer Clarry Conners has two youngsters who could cement their claims for the Golden Slipper at Rosehill.

A rib injury suffered in a trackwork fall will force apprentice Tahlia Hope to miss the Sandown meeting.

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The Melbourne Racing Club has moved one of the upcoming midweek twilight meetings from Sandown to Caulfield.

The high profile cobalt case of trainers Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh is close to being finalised following a VCAT hearing on penalty.

Apprentice Lachlan King, son of former champion jockey Steven King, is set to make his metropolitan debut in Melbourne with five rides at Sandown.