Stewards are ready to reopen the inquiry into jockey Corey Brown’s fall in the Queensland Derby.

Stradbroke Handicap winner Trekking is one of the headline horses in the Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield, with the winner to be offered a spot in The Everest.

Windspelle has returned to Melbourne for a second shot at the spring carnival and will take his place in the Group One Toorak Handicap at Caulfield.

Cranbourne trainer Ken Keys admits he does not know how good lightly raced Soul Patch is but believes he deserves his chance in the Group One Caulfield Guineas.

Japan’s Suzuka Devious is one of four international gallopers having their first Australian starts in the Group One Caulfield Stakes.

Former racehorse trainer Darren Weir has been charged with animal cruelty, conspiracy and weapons offences following raids on his stables.

Racing Victoria has no plans to break with almost 150 years of tradition by rescheduling the Melbourne Cup, chairman Brian Kruger says.

The Chris Waller-trained Cellarman has indicated he is ready to match the recent win of his little sister Cellarmaid.

The Brisbane Racing Club has declared a profit of almost $880,000 despite its racing arm sustaining another hefty loss.

Former racehorse trainer Darren Weir has been charged with animal cruelty and weapons offences following raids on his stables.

First emergency Exeter is in the field for the Caulfield Guineas after the scratching of Creator, while second reserve Groundswell has edged closer to a start.

The Group One Toorak Handicap at Caulfield has attracted a capacity field of 18 plus three emergencies.

The Group One Caulfield Stakes has attracted a field of 11 which includes four horses set to make their first Australian appearances.

Thieves have taken off with a replica of the 2017 Melbourne Cup during a Victorian cafe burglary.

Classy mare Outback Barbie will remain in Brisbane for the summer carnival despite an impressive barrier trial win at Doomben.

A field of nine is set to run in the Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield with the winner to be offered the Melbourne Racing Club’s slot in the The Everest.

Shadow Hero is the dominant favourite to give trainer Mark Newnham back-to-back wins in the Group One Spring Champion Stakes.

Following third acceptances for the Cox Plate at The Valley, 35 horses remain in contention, including nine internationally trained gallopers.

Bart Cummings winner Surprise Baby is a notable omission from Caulfield Cup second declarations with 45 horses remaining in contention.

Jockey Hugh Bowman is confident Flit is the one to beat in the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield despite her unplaced effort last start.

UK-based French trainer David Menuisier has been to Werribee to watch Cox Plate contender Danceteria go through his paces ahead of the Caulfield Stakes.

The Chris Waller-trained Night’s Watch is set to contest the Group One Toorak Handicap and has worked sharply at the course in preparation for the 1600m-race.

Trainer Leon Macdonald would have preferred a better barrier draw for Dalasan but remains confident he has the right horse to win the Caulfield Guineas.

James McDonald believes Caulfield Guineas contender Kubrick can emulate his sire Shooting To Win who won the race five years ago.

Avilius is unbeaten in his two runs at Caulfield and has had another look at the course in a solo gallop ahead of the Group One Caulfield Stakes.

Cox Plate equal favourite Lys Gracieux will get a look at the Cox Plate course in a pre-race gallop at The Valley.

Dalasan is a drifting favourite for the Caulfield Guineas after drawing a wide barrier with Alligator Blood firming slightly.

Favourite Flit remains the $2 favourite for the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield after drawing barrier two in the Group One race for three-year-old fillies.

Tasmanian trainer Adam Trinder has confirmed his stable star Mystic Journey will press on to the Group One Cox Plate at her next start.

Redzel has comfortably held In Her Time to win a barrier trial at Gosford ahead of his bid for a third win in the $14 million Everest.