Qafila will be the only filly in the Group One South Australian Derby, with the three-year-old set to back up after her fourth in the Australasian Oaks.

The addition of ear muffs is expected to help Doomben 10,000 favourite Nature Strip run a strong 1200 metres.

Consistent filly Into The Abyss will be chasing an overdue stakes win when she heads to Scone for the Group Three Dark Jewel Classic.

Talented Order Again will stay at 1600m for the time being after trainer Brian Smith elected to run him in the Members Handicap at Doomben.

Trainer Peter Snowden believes two-year-old Missile Mantra has improved since her debut win ahead of her first stakes test at Caulfield.

The chance to earn all-important black-type at Scone has won out over a three-year-old fillies race at Caulfield for connections of Tropezina.

Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie faces a long legal battle after being disqualified for four years with more charges to be heard.

Classy mare Champagne Cuddles is primed to win her first Group One race in the Doomben 10,000.

Queensland trainer Ben Currie has been disqualified for four years after being found guilty on charges involving text messages about jiggers.

Gary and Mary West are pursuing legal options in a bid to have disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security reinstated.

Our Libretto will take a further step towards her winter goal of the Brisbane Cup when she runs in the Group Three Chairman’s Stakes at Doomben.

Trainer Aaron Purcell believes last-start Warrnambool winner Guizot looms as a strong chance again in a 1600m handicap at Caulfield.

After wins at Sandown and Randwick, trainer Marc Conners is hoping Maddison Avenue can extend her winning sequence to three in the JRA Handicap at Caulfield.

Racing Queensland has announced more country meetings coinciding with tourist events will have TAB coverage.

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Trainer Tracey Bartley is hoping he can spring an upset in the Inglis 3YO Guineas at Scone with Bare Naked Lady and McCormack.

Trainer Les Ross has high hopes for new stable addition Mishani Hustler in a Listed race at Doomben.

Tony McEvoy has faith in the ability of two-year-old Grand Scholar who will be out to break through for a win at Caulfield in her third start at stakes level.

Perth trainer Dan Morton is hoping to break his recent Queensland drought in Group One races with the smart Man Booker.

Trainer Anthony Cummings has enjoyed a long association with prolific owner/breeder Gerry Harvey and Libertini is shaping as the pair’s latest star.

The new Anderson-Heathcote training partnership will have its first Group runner with Ballistic Boy in the Champagne Classic at Doomben.

The inside draw can help give Savvy Oak an easy passage in the South Australian Derby as he chases Group One success at Morphettville.

Lightweight jockey Ron Stewart has a rare ride for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees on favourite Gem Song at Doomben.

Jumps jockey Martin Kelly has been hit with four charges by Racing Victoria stewards in relation to betting and giving false or misleading evidence.

Victoria Derby winner Extra Brut will get the chance to win another Derby after his sale to Hong Kong.

Dual-licence holder Richard Cully landed his first winner as a trainer at Sandown as he continues his career as a jumps jockey through the winter months.

Trainer Sharyn Trolove will consider giving unbeaten three-year-old Not Enough Effort a break following his victory in the Blue Star Print Handicap at Sandown.

The Les Bridge-trained Classique Legend is the second horse to be confirmed for a spot in this year’s $14 million The Everest.

Trainer Danny O’Brien expects Moldova to be hard to beat again when the two-year-old filly steps up to stakes grade for the first time at Caulfield.

California Zimbol and Discharged have underlined their potential with on-pace wins at Canterbury.

Two-year-old Snowzone’s Gold Coast victory continued a family tradition as he was the 10th foal of his dam Snowdrift to win a race.