Horse Racing

The responsibility of training in his own right came quicker than Richard Litt had planned but he is making the most of his opportunities.

A look at the history of the Group One Australian Guineas, run at Flemington.

A Randwick Guineas start isn’t off the table for Gem Song, although his trainer admits an interrupted preparation has made the task harder.

A first-up run over 1400m at Flemington will kick-start Mr Quickie’s South Australian Derby preparation.

Kevin Kemp believes Mr Marbellouz can win at Doomben ahead of a bid to give the trainer a fifth victory in the Weetwood Handicap.

Trainer Mike Moroney believes Chapada has the class to figure in the Australian Guineas but is disappointed with a wide barrier draw for the Derby placegetter.

Trainer Mark Newnham is keeping all options on the table for Nakeeta Jane over the Sydney autumn carnival, including taking on the older mares in the Coolmore.

VRC Oaks winner Aristia will be out to make an immediate autumn impression when she resumes at Flemington in the same race as her stablemate Sheezdashing.

The Guy Walter Stakes is a significant race for Ron Quinton and he would love to win it a third time with stable stalwart Dixie Blossoms.

John Sadler likes the sound of an earlier start time at Flemington which he hopes will mean there is some moisture in the surface for Sircconi.

Consistent two-year-old Ready To Roam is set to step out of the shadow of his stablemates at Doomben.

Race times for the Australian Guineas meeting at Flemington have been brought forward to avoid the hottest part of a day with a forecast for 36 degrees.

Godolphin’s Best Of Days has had his campaign halted after a bleeding attack reported shortly after he passed a barrier test to clear him for the Blamey Stakes.

Best Of Days has been cleared to run in the Blamey Stakes after passing the second of two barrier tests ordered when he refused to jump at Caulfield.

Champion Winx is primed for her attempt at a record 23rd Group One win when she contests the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.

A suspension at the midweek meeting at Sandown threatens Michael Walker’s chances of a Group One ride on Brave Smash in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.

Permissive Star has defeated fellow three-year-old No Drama Darci against older horses at Sandown with Stocktaka also showing his wares.

Trainer Michael Nolan is one of the few not totally shocked with Miss Cavallo’s upset win at Doomben.

The Barry Campbell-trained Eastender has added to his summer winning streak in Tasmania with victory in the Group Three Launceston Cup.

Connections of well-related youngster Sun Patch will consider paying the $150,000 late entry fee to run in the Golden Slipper if the colt wins the Skyline.

Trainer Mike Moroney is sending Vengeur Masque to New Zealand where he hopes the stayer can deliver him a first Auckland Cup win at Ellerslie.

After 18 months on the sidelines, 2016 Australian Derby winner Tavago is ready for his racetrack return in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington.

Group Two winner Miss Fabulass will need to overcome a deep draw if she is to bounce back to form in a quality edition of the Surround Stakes.

Trainer Toby Edmonds is taking time out from preparing Houtzen for her trip to England to oversee Plucky Girl’s return at Doomben.

Trainer Adam Trinder says he is satisfied with the inside barrier draw for Mystic Journey in a capacity field for the Group One Australian Guineas.

The Australian Guineas meeting is set to proceed in its original timeslot with a top of 36 degrees forecast, but officials will keep monitoring the heat.

In-form jockey Luke Dittman needs treatment for a back injury which will put him out of action for around a month.

A full field of 16 plus one emergency has been declared for the Australian Guineas with Mystic Journey drawing barrier one while Amphitrite has gate five.

Winx will have six rivals in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes with the Pat Webster-trained Happy Clapper the only runner not from the Chris Waller stable.

It looks a good meeting this afternoon at Rosehill and our man Richie has done the hard yards and is of the opinion it’s going to be a good day for leading trainer Chris Waller. Check out his full set + best bets. Good punting.