Multiple Group One-winning trainer Robert Smerdon is one of eight people facing serious charges over race day treatments.

Pat Webster has shown faith in apprentice Robbie Dolan by giving the Irishman his first metropolitan ride when Sovereign Eminence makes her Sydney debut.

High profile trainer Robert Smerdon is one of eight people charged after an investigation sparked by the scratching of Lovani at Flemington last spring because of an alleged race day treatment.

There’s absolutely no doubt that, as a commercial venture and as a marketing concept, the Magic Millions is an outstanding success. It’s a bit like “schoolies” for adults, just a tad less grotty, and with much, much more cash splashed out!!

Lightly raced Belwazi is building up a good record and trainer Jerome Hunter believes the mare is well-placed to add to it at Sandown over 1000m.

New Zealand Group One star Kawi has trialled well ahead of his assignment in the Telegraph at Trentham.

Trainer Tony Gollan is far from downhearted with Ef Troop’s barrier 18 in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast.

Magic Millions Guineas favourite Pierata has firmed to $2.40 after coming up with gate one in the $2 million race at the Gold Coast,

High profile Hong Kong apprentice Kei Chiong has retired, citing hand, back and knee injuries.

There are positive signs for injured apprentice Nyssa Burrells but medical staff remain cautious.

Chris Waller is to be inducted to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.

Dollar For Dollar will be out to extend his winning streak to five when he resumes from a let-up in the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.

Damien Oliver has been booked to ride Carbine Club Stakes winner Levendi for his upcoming campaign which is scheduled to include the Australian Guineas.

Gamblestown will step up to 1800 metres with trainer Joe Pride to test him over the distance and the quick back-up.

Adelaide trainer Lloyd Kennewell says last-start Group One winner Viddora is spot-on for her next assignment at the Gold Coast.

Ef Troop and Sunlight share favouritism for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic ahead of the barrier draw.

Dual Group One winner Tosen Stardom will stand at Woodside Park Stud after he completes his final season on the track.

Tony McEvoy’s carefully thought-out plan for filly Sunlight is working and she is a major player for Saturday’s Magic Millions Classic.

NZ Trainers’ Association president Tony Pike has called for action on unsafe tracks which has resulted in the loss of six meetings.

Apprentice Stephanie Thornton has notched a winning double at Caulfield with victories aboard O’Lonera and Nasdex.

Craig Williams is one of two riders suspended for whip breaches at Caulfield but says he will appeal the six-meeting penalty.

Local trainer Matt Dunn has celebrated six winners on the nine-race card at Murwillumbah.

Three-year-old colt Keen has brought up a winning double at Caulfield for co-trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young after an earlier win by Shenandoah.

Jockey Beau Mertens is nursing a sore knee after a race fall at Caulfield, while the horse Orient Line has had to be humanely euthanised.

Magnesium Rose is the only horse Matthew Lindsay trains and the filly has given the young Caulfield horseman the thrill of a city win on his home track.

Sydney filly Dinnigan is likely to make the Magic Millions Guineas field giving Brisbane-trained Love and Rock It a chance to win Australia’s richest maiden.

Preliminary reports are that jockey Beau Mertens is complaining of a sore knee but he will be thoroughly checked out at hospital after a fall at Caulfield.

Kopi Luwak will make a long-awaited return from a serious tendon injury for just the second start of his career at Moruya.

Kelly Schweida and Matt McGillivray are hoping Mighty Like’s win at the Gold Coast is a good omen for the Magic Millions carnival.

Chris Waller will see his first runner race in New Zealand since he relocated to Sydney when Scream Park targets the new Karaka Million 3YO Classic.