Trainer Ciaron Maher could not be happier with the way Humidor is progressing as he builds towards a race return after a lengthy injury lay-off.

The Lindsay Park stable will have So Si Bon and Seaburge in the Aurie’s Star Handicap but Vega Magic will wait until later to make his return.

The Jason Warren-trained Brooklyn Hustle has impressed in a barrier trial at Cranbourne ahead of her return to racing in the Quezette Stakes.

Frankie Dettori will be a special guest at the Magic Millions carnival on the Gold Coast where he will ride and also captain a polo team.

Multiple Group One winners Gailo Chop and Humidor have continued their paths to their race returns in barrier trials at Cranbourne.

Redzel has run a comfortable second in a barrier trial at Gosford as he prepares for his bid to win the $14 million Everest for a third time.

Frankie Dettori has steered Advertise to a third top-level success in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.

Aptly named New Zealand gelding Tallyho Twinkletoe has jumped his way to victory in the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown.

Dual winner Redzel will begin the countdown to a fhird tilt at the rich race when he runs in a barrier trial at Gosford.

Master Poet has shown off the skills of Amy McDonald as a jumps trainer with a comprehensive victory over hurdles at Sandown.

Damian Lane believes Godolphin stalwart Hartnell is in for a good spring preparation after a stylish 800m jump-out at Flemington.

Queensland stewards have warned the new three-hour early arrival time for feature races will be strictly enforced despite trainers raising concerns.

Peidra has followed a debut Sale win with a stylish victory in a small field at Sandown which could result in a campaign aimed at the Caulfield Guineas.

Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan will trial the stable’s leading horses at Doomben with an eye to the spring.

Wells has outlasted Slowpoke Rodriguez in a thrilling finish to the Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown.

Tony McEvoy says Oohood has returned from an aborted autumn campaign a physically stronger mare as she prepares for her first-up run at Flemington.

Queensland Oaks winner Winning Ways is back from a spell but her spring campaign will not be confirmed until she completes a ban for bleeding.

Former champion rider Damian Browne has had a good start to his new career as a jockey manager at Doomben.

Enbihaar has continued a big week for her sire Redoute’s Choice with her Group Two win in the Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood.

Star mare Enable will run in the Yorkshire Oaks at York rather than the Juddmonte International sponsored by her owner.

Rachel King and Kerrin McEvoy have taken riding honours at Randwick on a day honouring jockeys past and present.

A wind operation has restricted Usain Bowler to sprinting with the gelding charging home to claim success at The Valley.

Linda Meech has made the most of her pick-up rides at The Valley, guiding two of them to success in a winning treble.

Brisbane sprinter Tarzan is set to head to Sydney after finally winning over 1200m in the Tim Bell Memorial Handicap at Doomben.

Godolphin’s Roheryn has made a winning return at Randwick as a gelding with trainer James Cummings keeping a lid on expectations.

Damian Lane has returned to the winner’s circle at his first metropolitan ride after a stint in Japan guiding I Boogi to success at The Valley.

Jockey Rikki Palmer has ridden her first metropolitan winner since she returned to racing after having her second child.

Trainer Chris Munce’s fears his three-year-old Stampe may not run a strong 1350m were proved baseless at Doomben.

Lindsay Park will keep Taraayef to short-course racing at The Valley for the immediate future after an impressive win in the Hygain Tracktorque Handicap.

In-form stayer Our Mantra has earned himself a likely trip to Victoria for the spring carnival after his Doomben win.