Trainer Kris Lees is set to have a strong hand in the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington with Brave Smash, In Her Time and Graff all genuine contenders.

Trainer Greg Hickman will give stable star Pierata every chance to claim a Group One win in major sprints this autumn, starting with the Canterbury Stakes.

Mike Moroney is eyeing a Sydney staying Group One campaign with German import Sound who runs first-up in the Australian Cup at Flemington.

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has overturned a fine imposed on trainer Trevor Rowe for using a nose twitch on a horse on race day,

Jockey Skye Bogenhuber will have further tests after suffering a head injury in a fall in a jump-out at Toowoomba.

The Anthony Freedman stable has confirmed dual acceptor Shoals will head to Sydney to run in the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick.

Triple Group One-winning colt The Autumn Sun headlines a field of nine for the Randwick Guineas which includes Surround Stakes winner Nakeeta Jane.

Senior TAB bookmaker Sally Snow has been warned off by Racing NSW stewards for refusing to co-operate with an inquiry into betting activities.

The Newmarket Handicap and the Australian Cup at Flemington have brought together big fields for the Group One races.

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Time To Reign can confirm his standing as one of the leading contenders for the Golden Slipper when he runs in the Todman Stakes.

The inquiry into charges faced by Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie could be further delayed after his lawyers sought another judicial review in the Supreme Court.

Michael Walker’s 10-meeting careless riding suspension has been reduced by one on appeal but he will still miss Randwick Guineas day.

Trainer James Cummings says favourite Avilius has had a faultless build-up to the Group One Australian Cup after convincing wins in two lead-up races.

Liverpool City Cup winner Dreamforce has received a one kilogram Doncaster Mile penalty for his Liverpool City Cup win.

Recent Hobart and Launceston Cup winner Eastender has a wide draw for his next test in the Group Two Adelaide Cup at Morphettville.

Trainer James Cummings is set to have two genuine chances in the Group One Newmarket Handicap including favourite Osborne Bulls.

Jockey Tye Angland has been confirmed quadriplegic as a result of injuries suffered in a fall in Hong Kong.

Former champion Sydney apprentice Rory Hutchings will try to reignite his career in his native New Zealand.

Trapeze Artist has won two barrier trials ahead of the Group One Canterbury Stakes since his fourth as favourite in the Expressway,

Golden Slipper favourite Tassort’s campaign has been interrupted by a bruised foot which threatens to keep him out of the big race.

The Melbourne Cup is the target for imported stayer Muntahaa who has his first run for Lindsay Park in the Australian Cup at Flemington.

Hartnell, Mystic Journey and Hawkshot have gained the final three wild card entries into the $5 million All-Star Mile at Flemington.

Prominent NZ owners Brendan and Jo Lindsay have four fillies being aimed at the major two-year-old features during the Sydney autumn carnival.

Newly arrived South African jockey Barend Vorster hopes Sunlight can get his Australian venture off to a flying start in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.

Caloundra trainer Darryl Hansen has been fined $5000 after one of his horses returned an elevated level of TCO2.

Michael Walker has lodged an appeal against the severity of a careless riding suspension, hoping he can ride Aquis Farm youngsters in Sydney.

Hartnell, Mystic Journey and Hawkshot have gained wild card entries into the $5 million All-Star Mile at Flemington.

Flemington is a step closer to holding twilight meetings after a recent track gallop conducted under the setting sun.

Danzdanzdance has tuned up for her second trip to Australia with a sparkling race day gallop at Ellerslie.