Co-trainer David Eustace says Inglis Banner winner Ideas Man has strengthened since the spring as the colt prepares to return in the Chairman’s Stakes.

Trainer Matt Dunn believes former Melbourne horse Sovereign Nation is ready to win his first race in Queensland at Eagle Farm.

Trainer Jason Coyle will give River Bird the chance to prove her worthiness for a stakes assignment when she takes on a handy field at Randwick.

Consistent gelding Glen Ord boasts unconventional bloodlines but is ready to take on open company for the first time at Eagle Farm.

Ryan Maloney and Baylee Nothdurft have hit the lead in the Brisbane premiership but both have been suspended at Doomben.

Japanese horse Danon Premium has been introduced to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes market as favourite.

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe-winning jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot has strongly denied allegations of rape made against him.

Jockey Anthony Allen has been taken to hospital for observation and tests after being dislodged from Basanite in a race at Doomben.

With temperatures tipped to exceed 40 degrees in Melbourne, officials have abandoned a race meeting scheduled for The Valley.

Emerald Kingdom has lived up to his rating as one of Queensland’s most promising horses with his fourth successive win.

Trainer Stuart Kendrick’s patient approach with promising three-year-old Star Of Michelin looks set to pay off at Eagle Farm.

Lightly raced gelding Royal Celebration will take the first step to reigniting his career when he returns from a lengthy lay-off at Randwick.

Exciting colt Dalasan will be out to maintain an unblemished first-up record when he begins his latest campaign in the Group Three Manfred Stakes at Caulfield.

Intent on following an established pattern of success, connections of White Moss have given the mare a lengthy break and focused her energy on the autumn.

Nonconformist broke his maiden in style at Pakenham in his third career start and will be out to take another step up when he runs at Caulfield over 1600m.

Trainer Barry Lockwood is confident Cruze can successfully drop back to 1200m at Eagle Farm and is hoping there is early pace in his race.

Trainer Shaun Dwyer is confident of a forward first-up run from Miss Leonidas despite the mare carrying equal top weight in the W J Adams Stakes at Caulfield.

Benfica Princess heads to Eagle Farm after some luck in travelling helped her win her last start at Warwick.

After making a winning start to his Australian career at Flemington, lightly raced import Aktau is set for his second Melbourne appearance at Caulfield.

Magic Millions winner Away Game will be out to secure her place in the Golden Slipper when she heads a small but talented Widden Stakes field.

Trainer Tony Gollan has a long history with the family of two-year-old Looming Large who makes his debut at Eagle Farm.

Star Queensland three-year-old Alligator Blood will have a final public trial at the Sunshine Coast before heading to Melbourne.

Chris Waller’-trained star sprinters Yes Yes Yes and Nature Strip will clash first-up in the Lightning Stakes ahead of Royal Ascot campaigns.

Another batch of two-year-olds will press their claims for a start in the Blue Diamond Stakes when they line up in the Chairman’s Stakes at Caulfield.

The Chris Waller-trained New Universe will be having his first test beyond 1600m when he tackles an Open Handicap at Eagle Farm.

Star Irish jumper Sizing John has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering another injury setback.

Snowden Racing has the largest number of two-year-olds left in contention for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.

Craig Williams has made a special trip to Geelong to partner Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare in a gallop between races.

After winning comfortably on debut at Werribee, Letzbeglam is set for her first black-type test in the Group Three Chairman’s Stakes at Caulfield.

QRIC has declined an application by former jockey Danny Nikolic for a licence to ride in Queensland.