John Sargent will know whether his Golden Slipper dream is still alive with Royal Witness after the colt has a second crack at maiden win at Canterbury.

Seberate has missed out on a start in the Blue Diamond Stakes but can gain some minor consolation for connections at Caulfield.

NSW jockey Terry Green has been banned for five years after pleading guilty to a breach of the drug rules.

Villiers Stakes winner Crack Me Up has not been overly extended in a Doomben barrier trial in the lead-up to another Sydney campaign.

Long Leaf is the favourite in an open market for the $1.5 million Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.

A capacity field has been declared for Victoria’s premier race for two-year-olds, the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.

There are eight winners to be found on the NSW Central Coast today at Wyong and our main man Richie thinks he is on the mark.
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Trainer Aaron Purcell will saddle up two runners in the Group One Oakleigh Plate including Bons Away who will tackle the race first-up from a spell.

Music Magnate has scored an emphatic win in a Rosehill barrier trial ahead of his bid for international success in Dubai.

The Darren Weir-trained Brave Smash has been installed the early favourite in an all-in market for the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.

Trainer Michael Costa is hoping his recent run of success will encourage more Queensland owners to send him horses.

Jockey Blake Shinn has been cleared of any integrity concerns over one of his rides but Racing NSW stewards have told him he made an error of judgment.

Magic Millions Guineas winner Pierata will face his biggest test when he steps out in the Group Two Hobartville Stakes.

Unbeaten filly Lady Horseowner has been paid up as a late entry for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.

Chautauqua is one of 23 nominations for the Group One Oakleigh Plate while the entries also include the past two winners of the 1100m-handicap.

Mark Zahra has been released from the ride on Plague Stone in the Blue Diamond to stick with Prairie Fire in the $1.5 million Group One race at Caulfield.

ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes winner Invader will stand at Aquis Farm in partnership with Phoenix Thoroughbreds.

David Pires, one of five jockeys taken to hospital after a fall at the Hobart races, has come off worst with a fractured hip.

Popular local trainer Jenny Graham has trained the trifecta in the first Country Championship qualifying heat at Port Macquarie.

The nominations for the Oakleigh Plate will tell trainer Gary Portelli if She Will Reign gets enough weight for Ben Melham to ride in the Group One sprint.

Trainer Gary Moore believes the new training track at Rosehill will be beneficial as he plans Group One winner Takedown’s return to racing.

Two-year-old colt Native Soldier is set to become premier Victorian trainer Darren Weir’s first Blue Diamond Stakes runner.

In-form jockey Robbie Fradd’s purple patch of luck has been halted temporarily by suspension.

Matt Dale has switched Fell Swoop from Canberra to the more relaxed surroundings of Moruya in an attempt to reinvigorate the Everest runner’s career.

Just Racing’s Hong Kong resident has been in rare form of late so check out his full set for today’s Sha Tin meeting.
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Golden Slipper hopefuls Outback Barbie and Ef Troop will trial before heading to Sydney but where is yet to be determined.

Brisbane jockey Ronnie Stewart will make his debut at Caulfield when he rides the Chris Meagher-trained Savanna Amour in the Group One Oakleigh Plate.

Betting agency UBET has introduced a new digital device which will eventually do away with paper tickets in its retail outlets.

Waiting Patiently is by no means certain to line up at Cheltenham despite maintaining his perfect record over fences in the Ascot Chase.

Suncraze has continued his build-up for the Country Championships with an impressive win at Randwick for Tamworth trainer Melanie O’Gorman.