Fifty Fifty has been one of this season’s stellar performers but is he ready for the step to the G1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Racing Victoria has announced earlier starts for some upcoming race meetings in a bid to avoid the expected hottest parts of the day.

The respective Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield will feature a number of two-year-olds hoping to make it to the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes.

Adam Campton has the Sha Tin meeting tonight covered with his best bets and selections for every race.

Former French horse George Patton has been heavily supported in opening markets for the Listed Carrington Stakes at Rosehill.

In-form Pretty Punk will chase another win in Melbourne to confirm a trip to Tasmania for the Hobart and Launceston Cups.

Single Bullet will have to carry a big weight against four rivals if he is to add a second win to his record at Rosehill.

Darktown Strutter has confirmed how good she is at the Gold Coast with another win and could be bound for Sydney.

Promising colt Ollivander will be out cement bigger targets in Sydney and Melbourne when he runs in the Blue Diamond Preview for colts and geldings.

Hopes Eternal’s last-start effort in stakes company has boosted trainer John Zielke’s hopes for his future after he overcame difficulties to run second.

The George Ryder Stakes and Queen Elizabeth Stakes amongst five Australian Turf Club Group One races to be rated in the world’s top 50 races for 2017

New Zealand trainer Donna Logan will be taking Volkstok’n’barrell to Singapore where she will begin a new venture.

A field of six has been declared for the Group Two Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley which features the return of Japanese import Brave Smash.

No city meeting in Sydney today but our man Richie has everything you need to know about the seven race card at Hawkesbury. Check out his full set and best bets

Shane “The Money Man” Ciurleo’s full preview, betting strategy for each race and the best bets of the day for today’s Ipswich meeting.

Snowy Clark’s full preview with each race dissected and his best bets of the day for today’s Ballarat meeting.

Stuff like this all goes to make racing in Australia the fascinating sport that it is. Racing needs characters and controversies – and it needs competitive riding.

International demand for Winx is sky-high but co-owner Peter Tighe says the superstar mare won’t leave Australia unless she is in the right shape to win.

Greg Eurell is keen to see how Lady Horseowner measures up in the Blue Diamond Preview for fillies but he expects the debut winner to be highly competitive.

The Lismore Turf Club will hold a fundraiser for injured manager Scott Jones who is recovering well from serious burns suffered in an explosion at the track.

Lanciato will be out to claim a Listed win in the Carrington Stakes for trainer Mark Newnham and jockey Rachel King.

Group One-winning stablemates Merchant Navy and Aloisia have been among the carnival contenders at an important set of jump-outs at Caulfield.

Victorian apprentice Jordan Grob will join Mike Moroney’s New Zealand stable.

Officials have brought forward the start time of the Caulfield race meeting, featuring the Blue Diamond Previews, in a bid to avoid the hottest part of the day.

More than $114,000 has been raised for the National Jockeys Trust from this year’s National Jockeys Trust T20 cricket match.

Trainer Gary Portelli will take She Will Reign to Rosehill for a race day gallop instead of giving her a second barrier trial.

The Darren Weir-trained Brave Smash is among the nine initial nominations for the Group Two Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Trainer Gerald Ryan has been buoyed by Trapeze Artist’s win in a barrier trial which has been overshadowed by the presence of Winx.

Sydney filly Secret Lady has pleased trainer Gary Portelli in an anti-clockwise gallop ahead of the Blue Diamond Preview.

A happy and relaxed Winx has pleased her trainer and jockey with a with a midfield finish in a barrier trial ahead of her next campaign.