Larry Cassidy, Winx’s first jockey in her 32-win sequence will be able to watch the great mare’s last run after some good scheduling by Brisbane officials.

Trainer Charlie Appleby’s influence is just one of the many things contributing to Godolphin stayer Dubhe’s chances in the Sydney Cup.

Mark Newnham is comfortable with his decision to bypass a start in the Australian Oaks and bring Nakeeta Jane back in distance for the Coolmore Legacy Stakes.

Long odds-on favourite Chenier has had his colours lowered at Sandown but the Anthony Freedman stable hasn’t lost confidence in the colt.

After finishing sixth in his return from a lengthy lay-off in the Hareeba Stakes, Milwaukee will be out to improve second-up in the Bel Esprit Stakes.

After years of losing to Winx, James McDonald isn’t expecting to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes but he wouldn’t mind being the most unpopular jockey if he did.

ATC Australian Oaks hopeful Rocknavar pleased trainer Matt Dunn in Sydney since an unlucky run in the Adrian Knox Stakes.

Jockey Zac Spain has lodged an appeal against the severity of a 12-meeting suspension for careless riding at Benalla.

A promising trial by tough mare Volkoff has indicated she is ready to retire with more wins under her belt, starting at Eagle Farm.

Speculation has intensified Toowoomba’s main race, the Weetwood Handicap, will be moved to September from April after the release of next season’s race dates.

Eleven yearlings have fetched upwards of $1 million on the first day of the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney.

Glen Boss will attempt to add the Sydney Cup to his Doncaster Mile victory when he partners Gallic Chieftain in the 3200m-handicap at Randwick.

Frankely Awesome and Aliferous will represent trainer Kris Lees in the Australian Oaks in which Verry Elleegant is the short-priced favourite.

In her final race, Winx will start from the outside barrier in the field of nine for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.

Former Irish-trained sprinter Intelligence Cross is set to have his first start for trainer Matthew Williams in the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield.

Five lots have fetched upwards of $1 million early in the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney.

Two of the fastest horses in Queensland, Tarzan and Whypeeo, are headed for a clash in the Bat Out Of Hell after trialling well.

Trainer Logan McGill hopes the rain stays away ahead of Written Choice’s return in a sprint at Sandown.

A colt by Japanese stallion Deep Impact has fetched $1.7 million at the opening session of the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney.

Godolphin’s Dubhe has drawn barrier four in the Sydney Cup with the English visitor favourite for the staying test.

Champion Winx has drawn the outside barrier in the field of nine for her final race, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.

Winx will have a maximum of eight rivals for her farewell performance in the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick.

After her third in the TJ Smith Stakes in Sydney, multiple Group One-winning filly Sunlight is set to press on to another Group One sprint in Adelaide.

Secret Blaze will be out to press his claims for the South Australian Derby when he steps up to 2400m for the first time in the Listed Galilee Series Final.

Mike Moroney has Sound and Vengeur Masque set for the Sydney Cup and hopes Adelaide Cup runner-up Top Of The Range can sneak into the field.

A mural of Winx has been unveiled in the centre of Sydney as the countdown to her final race intensifies.

The Grahame Begg-trained Miss Siska has arrived in Sydney with connections hoping the mare secures a start in the Group One Coolmore Legacy Stakes at Randwick.

Auction house Inglis has called for expressions of interest in its slot for the $14 million Everest.

Racing Victoria stewards have charged Nick Souquet with placing 10 bets on thoroughbred racing, none of which were in races the jockey was involved in.

Trainer Desleigh Forster is sure she has made the right decision by missing the Weetwood Handicap to run Cannyescent at Eagle Farm.