New Zealand sprinter Simply Optimistic has shown he is up to Sydney company with a decisive 1200m-win

Mr Quickie survived a protest from runner-up Vow And Declare to give trainer Phillip Stokes his first winner in Brisbane in the Group One Queensland Derby.

Godolphin sprinter Trekking has won the Stradbroke Handicap, the signature race of the Queensland winter carnival.

Following wins at Sandown and Cranbourne, Chouxting The Mob has graduated to Saturday company with an impressive victory at Flemington.

Mr Quickie stayed on best to win the Group One Queensland Derby, beating Vow And Declare and the filly Aliferous.

The Chris Waller-trained Catwalk has shown her talent to break her maiden at Randwick despite also showing she has a bit left to learn.

Kolding has made it four wins in a row and earned a crack at the Epsom Handicap in the spring after winning the Group Two Queensland Guineas at Eagle Farm.

Prince Fawaz has beaten Kubrick and Reloaded in an all-Sydney-trained finish to the Group One JJ Atkins Plate at Eagle Farm

Parwan Prince has provided dual licence holder Jade Darose with a career highlight, giving her a first Flemington winner as both a trainer and a jockey.

Port Macquarie galloper Victorem missed the Stradbroke Handicap but showed his class with a storming win in the Hinkler Handicap.

Vinland will continue on a black-type path in Queensland following his narrow victory in the Listed The Wayne Wilson at Eagle Farm.

St Edward’s Crown has broken through for her maiden success, taking out the Bruce Gadsden Handicap at Flemington.

Trainer Chris Waller trained mares have filled three of the first four placings in the Dane Ripper Stakes, the traditional lead-up race to the Tatt’s Tiara.

Sydney colt Signore Fox has found the right conditions at Eagle Farm to confirm trainer Peter Snowden’s high opinion of him.

Lightly raced Crown Fontein has fought off his more experienced rivals to claim the Golden Topaz at Swan Hill.

Trainer Stuart Kendrick is surprised Eric The Eel is such a big price in the J J Atkins Plate after the gelding’s recent good form.

Uncertainty over whether Streets Of Avalon would have gained a Stradbroke Handicap start means the gelding has remained in Melbourne to run at Flemington.

Trainer Ben Currie faces four-and-a-half years on the sidelines after having one sentence reduced to 30 months but getting a further two year disqualification.

Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker looks set to continue his good record in Queensland with runners in two Group One races at Eagle Farm.

Not Enough Effort gets the chance to extend his unbeaten record to five when he lines up at Flemington.

As a young jockey, a win in the Queensland Guineas helped thrust Chris Munce into the limelight and he is hoping the race can do the same for him as a trainer.

Boss Lane is closer to the end of his career than the beginning but trainer Ron Quinton hopes the eight-year-old can show he still has something to offer.

Co-trainer David Eustace believes Not A Single Cent is looking for 2400m and can run better than his odds suggest in the Queensland Derby

Chouxting The Mob has been a model of consistency since returning from a serious leg injury and will be after a third successive win when he runs at Flemington.

Trainer Tony McEvoy believes he has found the key to his horses racing well in Brisbane as he prepares for a two-pronged attack on the Group One Stradbroke.

Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has had a poor start to the week but hopes to finish on a high with runners in the three Group One races at Eagle Farm.

Prominent English racehorse trainer Jeremy Noseda says the time is right for him to walk away from his Newmarket stable.

Blake Shinn will join fellow Australian jockeys Chad Schofield and Regan Bayliss when the new racing season kicks off in Hong Kong.

Queanbeyan visitor Noble Boy faces his biggest test when he meets a surprisingly strong Hinkler Handicap field at Eagle Farm.

Prolific winner Bon Amis will step up to Listed company for the first time when he resumes in the June Stakes at Randwick.