Brisbane apprentice Sheriden Tomlinson has become the sixth jockey or trackwork rider in Queensland outed on a drug positive in the past two months.

Champion Irish stallion Galileo has equalled Danehill’s Group One record with Magic Wand, bringing up No. 84 in the Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington.

Retiring jockey Stephen Baster and trainer Glenn Thornton have been hauled before stewards over an alleged incident at Flemington.

Retiring jockey Stephen Baster and trainer Glenn Thornton have been hauled before stewards over an alleged incident at Flemington.

Just like the previous three days of this year’s Melbourne Cup carnival, crowd numbers were down on recent years on Stakes day at Flemington.

Trainer Tony Gollan said the win of Outback Barbie in the Keith Noud Quality was one of the biggest thrills of his career.

Popular nine-year-old gelding Hartnell has run a bold race in his final start, finishing third in the Group One Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington.

Magic Wand has come back from contesting the Melbourne Cup to win the final Group One race of the Flemington carnival, the Mackinnon Stakes.

A Golden Slipper hopeful and an ultra-consistent mare have given Peter and Paul Snowden a feature race double to cap an outstanding day at Rosehill.

After winning the Chatham Stakes at Flemington, the Lindsey Smith-trained Reykjavik is set to return to Perth for two Group One races later this year.

Andrew Adkins has celebrated his biggest win since returning from a race fall, claiming the $1 million Golden Gift aboard Dame Giselle.

Matthew Dunn has continued his dominance of the Country Classic at Rosehill, with Ready For Danger making it three wins in four years for the NSW trainer.

Prince Of Arran will not go to the Japan Cup with local rules stating he cannot wear the barrier blanket his trainer says in necessary.

Consistent Alward has broken through for an overdue Doomben win to give champion trainer Chris Waller winners in three states.

Magic Wand has won the Mackinnon Stakes, the final Group One race of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington.

Oceanex has provided trainers Mick Price and Mick Kent junior with their third Melbourne Cup carnival winner taking out the Matriarch Stakes at Flemington.

Nature Strip has made a one-act affair of the Group One Darley Sprint Classic at Flemington, winning the 1200m weight-for-age race by 3-1/4 lengths.

It was a case of deja vu for visiting English rider James Doyle, reconnecting with Humbolt Current to score an encouraging victory at Rosehill.

Improving stayer California Longbow has moved a step closer towards earning a shot at stakes company with a strong win at Rosehill.

Irish mare True Self has turned around her connections disappointment at missing the Melbourne Cup by easily winning the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington.

Nature Strip has won the $2 million Darley Sprint Classic, beating Loving Gaby and In Her Time in the Group One race at Flemington.

Banquo has added to a successful week for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Danny O’Brien, with the three-year-old colt taking out the Listed Springtime Stakes.

Scone trainer Stephen Jones has been rewarded for sticking with Hit The Target, claiming a narrow win on Golden Gift day at Rosehill.

Savvy Oak has provided Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with some Melbourne Cup carnival glory taking out the Very Special Kids Pin And Win Plate at Flemington.

The Chris Waller-trained Lucicello has proven too classy for her rivals, kicking off her summer campaign with a win at Rosehill.

High Cost has continued to defy those who said he would never race with his ninth win in 72 starts at Doomben.

Lady Banff was the cheapest yearling trainer Matt Dunn bought this year but she has started her career with an impressive Doomben win.

After going close to beating Prince Of Arran in the Geelong Cup, True Self is the short-priced favourite to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington.

Former leading sports and racing journalist Brian Burke has proved a successful breeder with his gelding Soxagon heading for three straight wins at Doomben.

Lindsay Park has four Mackinnon Stakes runners as they look to end the Melbourne Cup carnival with a Group One victory.