A carefully considered decision to test Vegadaze against two seasoned performers could pay off for Anthony Cummings.

The first Highway Plate, based on a successful model in NSW, will kick-off at Doomben.

Silver Slipper placegetter Tassort won’t be part of Godolphin’s three-year-old spring arsenal after undergoing surgery.

Racing Victoria says it is yet to receive an application for a licence from Mike De Kock who hopes to set up a racing stable the state.

In form Silvera can earn a Sydney trip if he wins at Doomben but trainer Tony Gollan won’t be aiming too high with the gelding.

Toowoomba’s Tony Sears has become the first trainer to win both QTIS bonus premierships for two and three-year-olds in the same season.

The British Horseracing Authority says an advertising campaign that protests against the use of the whip in horse racing is merely a ‘gimmick’.

The Group One Caulfield Guineas for three-year-olds has received 324 nominations while the Thousand Guineas for fillies has attracted 285 entries.

Trainer Kris Lees will have stable stalwart Le Romain and 2017 winner Invincible Gem trying to win the Group Two Missile Stakes at Rosehill.

Japanese mare Lys Gracieux has been nominated for the Cox Plate despite currently being ineligible to travel to Australia for the race.

Godolphin has unveiled several spring carnival contenders in barrier trials at Rosehill including Avilius and Osborne Bulls.

Perth trainer Neville Parnham believes Malibu Style is well-placed to make his presence felt in the Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington after a freshen-up.

The $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley has attracted 187 nominations including 27 internationally trained horses.

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Tony Allan will join forces with comeback trainer Paddy Busuttin at Deagon in Brisbane.

Group One winner Mystic Journey has cruised to a narrow win in a barrier trial at Devonport as she continues her preparation.

Last year’s European champion two-year-old Too Darn Hot has been retired after picking up a career-ending injury.

Champion South African trainer Mike De Kock has confirmed he will set up an Australian stable in partnership with his son Mathew at Cranbourne.

Lightly raced gelding Jumbo Ozaki is set to make his return to racing in a benchmark race at Flemington.

Time To Reign will miss the Listed Rosebud after developing a temperature with trainer Gary Portelli to rely on Not Feint Hearted.

Trainer Ciaron Maher could not be happier with the way Humidor is progressing as he builds towards a race return after a lengthy injury lay-off.

The Lindsay Park stable will have So Si Bon and Seaburge in the Aurie’s Star Handicap but Vega Magic will wait until later to make his return.

The Jason Warren-trained Brooklyn Hustle has impressed in a barrier trial at Cranbourne ahead of her return to racing in the Quezette Stakes.

Frankie Dettori will be a special guest at the Magic Millions carnival on the Gold Coast where he will ride and also captain a polo team.

Multiple Group One winners Gailo Chop and Humidor have continued their paths to their race returns in barrier trials at Cranbourne.

Redzel has run a comfortable second in a barrier trial at Gosford as he prepares for his bid to win the $14 million Everest for a third time.

Frankie Dettori has steered Advertise to a third top-level success in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.

Aptly named New Zealand gelding Tallyho Twinkletoe has jumped his way to victory in the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown.

Dual winner Redzel will begin the countdown to a fhird tilt at the rich race when he runs in a barrier trial at Gosford.

Master Poet has shown off the skills of Amy McDonald as a jumps trainer with a comprehensive victory over hurdles at Sandown.

Damian Lane believes Godolphin stalwart Hartnell is in for a good spring preparation after a stylish 800m jump-out at Flemington.