The Queensland Horse of the Year Awards are the most wide open in the nearly 50-year history of the event.

A Gosford barrier trial will be the next step for Le Romain in his build-up to the spring, with the Show County Quality his likely return.

Senior Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes is excited to have Poetic Dream returning to racing at Flemington in the lead-up to the spring carnival.

Former Victorian jockey Ryan Maloney is hoping to make his Brisbane debut at Doomben after riding three winners at provincial tracks.

Trainer Rachael Cunningham and jockey Jarrod Lynch have combined with Excellent Rhythm to take out the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown.

High-profile jockeys James McDonald and Glyn Schofield have been suspended for their rides in the Missile Stakes but will be back in time for Group One racing.

The Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes looms as a spring option for Call Me Handsome after the gelding’s win over 1600m at Moonee Valley.

Pierata has scored an important win in the Missile Stakes, beating Kementari to stake his claim for inclusion in the $13 million Everest.

Former French horse Avilius has made an immediate impression with a winning Australian debut for Godolphin trainer James Cummings.

Jackson Murphy has put aside the disappointment of a hefty suspension at Gatton to ride the feature double at Doomben.

Brent Stanley’s decision to take on an army of Chris Waller-trained stayers has paid off with Victorian Red Alto coming out on top at Randwick.

Talented filly Multaja has made it two wins from as many starts with an impressive win in her first start back from a spell at Moonee Valley.

Lightly raced mare Naantali has made it back-to-back city wins with a convincing victory over 1600m at Moonee Valley.

Winx has made an appearance for a track gallop at Randwick ahead of her return in the Group One race named in her honour.

Trainer Stuart Kendrick has got plenty of praise after speedy gelding Tarzan won the Tim Bell Memorial Hcp at Doomben.

Trainer Brent Stanley will give Mig Energy the chance to keep stepping up heading into the spring after the gelding impressed on debut at Moonee Valley.

Lightly raced but troubled mare Linlithgow has again shown her class with an easy win at Doomben.

Toowoomba galloper Trusty Lad has emphasised his staying potential with a last-stride win at Doomben.

Jarrod McLean says he has Cougar Express in good order as he attempts to upset the winning sequence of Self Sense in the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown.

Check out our best bets and tips for each race today at Doomben. Our man was on the mark Wednesday and looking to back it up today. Good luck all.

Our main man has had a busy week with a quick visit to Coffs Harbour for the cup but is keen as mustard to get stuck into Randwick. Check out his full preview and tips for all nine races. Bet smart everyone & good luck.

Check out the full preview and tips for each race today at Moonee Valley. After a fill up on Wednesday don’t miss out. Good luck all.

Group One winner Lasqueti Spirit has suffered a leg injury and will be retired to the broodmare barn.

The Missile is being touted as an Everest audition but Pierata’s trainer Greg Hickman has other races on his mind.

A wide draw and a drop back to 1000 metres have trainer John Price concerned ahead of All In Brawl’s outing at Moonee Valley.

Stakes-placed German import Vive Marie will have her first Australian start in a 1400m-benchmark race at Randwick for trainer Kris Lees.

Toby Edmonds is preparing for a big spring carnival but first wants to get Prompt Return back to winners’ list at Doomben.

Group winner Ennis Hill will make her return over 1000m at Moonee Valley and co-trainer Tom Dabernig expects the filly’s class to take her a long way.

In-form apprentice Jackson Murphy’s three-kilo claim is expected to help key runners Tarzan and Sabkhat in their open company races at Doomben.

Nothing went right for tough stayer Endless Days at his last start so he will back up at Doomben.