German import Django Freeman has given a glimpse of his potential in a jump-out over 800 metres at Caulfield ahead of his first Australian start.

Jockey Hugh Bowman will spend extra time on the sidelines nursing a broken finger after originally hoping to be back for George Main Stakes day at Randwick.

David Merrick of Widden Stud is this year’s recipient of the Thoroughbred Excellence award for the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards due to his ‘unparalleled experience, unique skills and an unquestionable willingness to share these skills.’

Unbeaten Godolphin colt Pinatubo has been given a Timeform rating of 134, the highest for a juvenile since Celtic Swing more than 25 years ago..

Hall of Fame jockey Geoff Lane has died on the Gold Coast aged 80 after a career which also included a successful stint as a trainer in Hong Kong.

The Daniel Bowman-trained Begood Toya Mother is the early favourite for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes which has been the gelding’s long-range target.

Happy Clapper is primed for his next Group One assignment in the George Main Stakes over his favourite 1600m at Randwick.

Multiple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane is set to begin his Everest campaign in the Group Two Shorts at Randwick against a star-studded field of sprinters.

Queensland trainer Ben Currie’s court case involving alleged aggravated fraud has been adjourned until next month for a committal mention.

Retired champion jockey Tony McCoy has come out on top in a race for charity organised by cancer sufferer, fellow rider, Pat Smullen.

With David Hayes set to move back to Hong Kong next year, Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes he and the rest of the team are ready to step up.

Melbourne spring carnival candidate Eric The Eel will make his return to racing in a three-year-old handicap at Doomben.

The Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes has attracted 18 nominations with the race having a field limit of 16 plus emergencies.

Chris Waller has entered 10 horses in the Group One George Main Stakes but will trim that number by acceptance time.

Pinatubo has produced an astonishing performance to land the Group One Vincent O’Brien National Stakes at the Curragh.

Star Catcher has capped a lucrative weekend for jockey Frankie Dettori and trainer John Gosden in the Group One Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp.

Queensland trainers want stewards to clarify on what basis they can replace claiming apprentices after Baylee Nothdurft fell ill at Doomben.

The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable has held long-range plans to win the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with former Irish sprinter Spirit Of Valor.

Redzel will be among the star sprinters to clash in The Shorts at Randwick on a path to the $14 million Everest four weeks later.

Trainer Tony Gollan believes there are still plenty of options for sprinter Zoustyle who could even head to Western Australia.

Trainer Chris Waller will be guided by how Verry Ellegant performs in the George Main Stakes before planning the rest of her campaign.

David Hayes is focused on training as many winners as he can for Lindsay Park clients ahead of his move to Hong Kong.

Jockey Beau Appo’s appeal against a suspension for weighing in light will include a demonstration of saddling a live horse.

Talented South Australian apprentice Justin Huxtable will link with Chris Munce at Eagle Farm on a three-month loan.

Group One-winning jockey Nikita Beriman has confirmed her retirement because of ongoing hip problems.

Magical has proved a class above her rivals with a decisive victory in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Logician has maintained his unbeaten record with an emphatic victory in the St Leger at Doncaster for trainer John Gosden and jockey Frankie Dettori..

Jockeys Damien Oliver and Jye McNeil have been suspended on careless riding charges at Flemington.

Zoutori has made an impressive start to his spring campaign, registering his first stakes victory in the Group Two Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington.

The Harrovian has won the North Queensland Amateurs Cup and claimed a $200,000 bonus for connections.