There will be plenty of fresh faces in the jockeys’ room at Randwick with a host of apprentices given opportunities on the Randwick card.

Jockey Stephen Baster believes Cabeza De Vaca’s first-up run behind Winx last preparation provides a strong guide to his Chester Manifold Stakes chances.

An inquiry into four alleged positive swabs from horses trained by Ben Currie has been deferred to allow a legal issue to be resolved.

Goulburn trainer Danny Williams is preparing for a busy day at Randwick with six runners including Highway Handicap favourite Hemmerle.

Trainer Peter Hulbert believes Magic Millions Classic contender Oh Five Glory is an example of what the Magic Millions series is all about.

Damian Browne will be out for several weeks after undergoing bowel surgery and will be replaced by Tim Clark on second favourite Boomsara in the $2m MM Guineas.

Former favourite Yes Yes Yes has been scratched from the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after originally being passed fit to run.

The Dubai Gold Cup on World Cup night at Meydan has been pencilled in for Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter’s first start of 2019.

Emergency Doss has been scratched from the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas with Say I See You next in line to get a start.

The battlers beating the odds story of Magic Millions day could easily involve jockey Luke Tarrant and trainer Kevin Kemp.

After breaking through for his first win in more than two years, So Si Bon will be out to back it up when he runs at Flemington over 1600m.

Jockey Jay Ford is convinced Sikhing Glory can break a distance hoodoo and score his first win beyond 1000 metres at Randwick.

Darren Weir-trained two-year-old Yes Yes Yes must pass another inspection before being allowed to start in the Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast.

Life has come full circle for trainer Michael Freedman as he restarts the process of rebuilding a stable in Sydney.

After two placings so far this preparation, the Tony Noonan-trained Manolo Blahniq is the early favourite for the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes.

Trainer Michael Nolan is delighted Unconditional has made the field for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas and .

Trainer Robert Heathcote expects a sharp improvement from Femme Fireball with the mare finally drawing a good barrier in the Millions Fillies and Mares race.

The Gold Coast will take centre stage this weekend and that’s precisely what Mick Lakey is banking on when he brings consistent mare Final Zero to Sydney.

Blake Shinn’s comeback to race riding is a step closer with the jockey’s return to trackwork after recovering from a neck injury suffered in a fall.

The Godolphin organisation has chances in three races on Magic Millions day at the Gold Coast headed by Exhilarates in the $2 million 2YO Classic.

The annual Magic Millions sale at the Gold Coast has started on a high note with four yearlings sold for $1 million or more.

Jockey Joe Bowditch believes Mahis Angel is still learning his craft but was pleased with the fight the colt showed to score a narrow win at Caulfield

Second acceptances for this year’s Blue Diamond have been taken with 263 two-year-olds remaining in the mix for the Group One race at Caulfield.

The Nick Ryan-trained three-year-old Columbus Circle has made a promising start to his career, winning an 1100m maiden at Caulfield.

Menari will return to racing after experiencing fertility issues at stud and will be aimed at the Stradbroke Handicap.

Trainer Tony McEvoy says he is excited to have jockey Barend Vorster set to ride for his stable in South Australia.

Two-year-old Neptune’s Spear’s chances in the Karaka Million in New Zealand have suffered a blow with his defeat as odds-on favourite at Doomben.

The Fire Trap has come through a bruising last-start run and is ready for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.

Monsieur Sisu has an unblemished record on heavy ground but Paul Cave expects him to run well at Randwick regardless of the track condition.

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says he can’t fault Cool Chap leading into his return in the Chester Manifold Stakes and is looking to the gelding to make his mark.