Bone scans taken from stayer Duretto have not shown any identifiable issues and he will have further tests to determine if he can run in the Melbourne Cup.

Jaameh narrowly missed out on a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption when finishing second last start but he gets another chance in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington.

Star jockey Craig Williams has ridden Youngstar in a gallop for the first time as he prepares to partner the mare in the Melbourne Cup.

The Charlie Appleby-trained Godolphin import Cross Counter has overcome an injury scare as he continues a build-up towards the Melbourne Cup.

Trainer Chris Waller has won three of the past five Coolmore Stud Stakes and is confident he has two strong chances of adding another victory this year.

International raider A Prince Of Arran will attempt to gain a Melbourne Cup start by winning the Lexus Stakes at Flemington.

Having already competed in Australia, international contenders Yucatan and Sound Check can keep their names for the Melbourne Cup.

Hartnell has a big weight in the Kennedy Mile but trainer James Cummings is thrilled with the eight-year-old’s condition ahead of the Group One handicap.

Thinkin’ Big will start from a middle barrier in the Victoria Derby and co-trainer Gai Waterhouse says the favourite is spot-on for the Classic.

Lloyd and Nick Williams will have Yucatan Ire and The Cliffsofmoher as their only likely runners in the Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne Cup favourite Yucatan Ire has galloped with his Aidan O’Brien-trained stablemate The Cliffsofmoher in preparation for the Melbourne Cup.

After training Winx to an historic fourth Cox Plate win, Chris Waller is now focused on the Melbourne Cup carnival where he will have a host of chances.

Favourite Thinkin’ Big has drawn barrier nine in the Victoria Derby for three-year-olds at Flemington.

Dual Everest winner Redzel has won a Randwick barrier trial as part of his preparation for the VRC Sprint at Flemington.

Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is looking to Thunder Snow to continue his recent run of international wins in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs.

Aidan O’Brien-trained stablemates Yucatan and The Cliffsofmoher have galloped at Werribee in preparation for the $7 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Thinkin’ Big has tuned up for the Victoria Derby with a gallop at Flemington alongside Shumookh.

Patrick Erin, Dal Harraild, Lord Fandango and Sir Charles Road are set to contest the Bendigo Cup, hoping to gain a Melbourne Cup start.

With a limit of 24 for the Melbourne Cup, 47 horses remain in contention following second declarations for the race.

Michael Freedman will relinquish his training licence in Hong Kong and return to Sydney to resume his career.

The Melbourne Cup remains a possibility for Thinkin’ Big if the three-year-old can win the Victoria Derby at Flemington.

James McDonald has a strong book of rides as he looks to add to his Group One tally at Flemington on Derby day.

Humidor is expected to miss the rest of the spring carnival after pulling up sore from his third in the Cox Plate.

NSW jockey Jeff Penza has suffered multiple fractures to his left leg in a race fall at Queanbeyan.

Humidor has been ruled out of the rest of the spring carnival after pulling up sore from his third in the Cox Plate.

Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor has continued his winning month with two-year-old Royal Meeting successful in the G1 Criterium International at Chantilly.

The Steve O’Dea-trained Queenslander Doubt Defying has won the Listed Sale Cup in country Victoria.

Following a freshen-up after running second to The Autumn Sun, Vassilator is Flemington bound for the Carbine Club Stakes.

The inevitable question of when Winx is retired can wait as the champion heads for a well-deserved rest after her fourth Cox Plate win.

Trainer Jarrod McLean has been charged over the stabling arrangements for Trap For Fools.