Roger Charlton has brought off a training feat with one-time Melbourne Cup favourite Withhold winning the Marsh Cup at Newbury after a nine-month absence.

Former champion jockey Steven King is joining forces with Flemington trainer Steve Richards in the role of assistant trainer.

Stewards have cracked down on anyone breaching a new rule to Queensland regarding arrival times for feature races by fining two top stables.

Queensland Cup-winning jockey Matt McGillivray has been suspended for 11 days for causing interference in the race.

Doncaster Mile winner Brutal is in the early stages of preparing for his spring return with the stable yet to finalise a campaign for the colt.

Australian Group One-winning jockey Jamie Kah is excited about the opportunity to compete in England in the upcoming Shergar Cup at Ascot.

Disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security has survived an inquiry to claim the Haskell Invitational in New Jersey.

Leading Queensland trainer Toby Edmonds plans to start a training partnership with his son Trent in the new season.

Frankie Dettori has led all the way on the John Gosden-trained Star Catcher to win his fifth Irish Oaks at the Curragh.

Much-travelled gelding Silvera is set to campaign in Sydney after winning the Tattersall’s Mile at Eagle Farm.

A clean beginning has allowed Prezado to race closer and return to winning form in the Stable Recognition Handicap at Flemington.

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Smartedge has backed up a Brisbane win with victory at Randwick, edging out Notation by the barest of margins.

Healing Hands has been found to have an excuse for his Highway Handicap failure, with trainer Gayna Williams reporting she discovered he had bled.

In-form jockey Matt McGillivray has produced a clever ride to win the $200,000 Queensland Cup on Azuro at Eagle Farm.

Haut Brion Her has announced herself as a spring carnival contender with her third successive win from four starts.

Huntly Castle has secured a Victoria Derby ballot exemption with a win in the Byerley Handicap and the colt will now be put on a path towards the Classic race.

Victory in the Harry White Handicap at Flemington, the second for the imported stayer in Australia, has opened up spring options for Lord Belvedere.

The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote training partnership has scored its 26th winner since May when Our Mantra won at Eagle Farm.

Saab Hasan has returned to winners’ circle with the victory of Sirius Suspect in the Flemington Event Staff Handicap.

Excellent Proposal has overcome difficulties at the start to beat his fellow two-year-olds at Randwick for trainers Richard and Michael Freedman.

Two-year-old Star Of Michelin lived up to his impeccable bloodlines when he won at Eagle Farm.

Apprentice Blaike McDougall has combined with Wyong Gold Cup and Newcastle Cup winner Carzoff for a victory at Flemington.

Champion trainer Chris Waller edged closer to 50 metropolitan winners in Queensland when Sparky Lad won at Eagle Farm.

Trainer Joseph O’Brien admits there is a question over Iridessa’s stamina but believes she will stand up to the test in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh.

Golden Slipper winner Kiamichi has led home the Godolphin contingent when second in a star-studded Rosehill barrier trial.

Trainer Liam Birchley hopes Fit For Purpose finally gets the right conditions at Eagle Farm after a disrupted winter campaign.

Rocket Tommy will be chasing a 10th career victory when he lines up on the straight course at Flemington.

Flying filly Notation will head to Randwick in search of her fourth successive win and third for new trainer Matthew Dale.

Warrnambool trainer Matthew Williams is expecting the rise in distance to 2500m at Flemington to suit comeback stayer Loresho.

Having posted an overdue victory, Pelethronius will be out to keep his winning momentum rolling when he heads to Randwick.