A field of 13 has been declared for the Group One Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick including three fillies.

Japanese horses Chestnut Coat and Sole Impact are undergoing quarantine at Werribee ahead of their targets in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.

Home Of The Brave will run for the Australian Turf Club in the $13 million Everest with the field of 12 now complete.

Viddora has gained a berth in the $13 million Everest and will run for the group headed by Damion Flower and Neil Werrett.

It’s Sunday 7th October and all eyes are on the re-opening of Longchamp Racecourse for the running of the Qatar sponsored Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe over 2400m for colts and fillies, 3yo and older, but not geldings.

Trainer Kris Lees will have three runners in the $13 million Everest while Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have gone from two to none.

Cranbourne trainer Shane Bottomley faces a Racing Appeals and Disciplinary hearing after being charged by Racing Victoria stewards.

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained mares English and Invincible Star have been ruled out of The Everest.

A sharper Aloisia is set to make her spring return when she lines up in the Blazer Stakes at Flemington.

Trainer Mark Newnham has confirmed Maid Of Heaven will take her place in the Group One Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick.

Trent Busuttin will study the final field for the Bart Cummings to decide whether Rising Red takes his place or is held over a week for the Herbert Power.

Winx will be out to notch her 28th straight victory when she attempts to defend the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.

Slot holder Damion Flower is searching for a new runner in the $13 million Everest with his choice English to be given a spell.

Queensland Horse of the Year Crack Me Up will have his next Melbourne start in the Paris Lane Stakes at Flemington.

Hasabro’s unlucky second at Geelong has left New Zealand trainer Stephen McKee in a quandary as to how to get him to the Victoria Derby.

International act Liam Payne has been announced as this year’s Everest entertainment with racegoers treated to a free performance.

Tactical Advantage has claimed his third win from four starts for trainer Kris Lees and could be headed for the biggest prize of all.

Avilius is the early favourite to win the Group Three Bart Cummings at Flemington, a race that carries a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption for the winner.

Victoria Derby prospect Botti has won his first Australian start at Geelong while another NZ-trained Derby hope was luckless in another race on the program.

Metropolitan Handicap winner Patrick Erin has been given a 2kg penalty for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups for his Group One win at Randwick.

Tarka will wear blinkers in the Spring Champion Stakes in which he will try to turn the tables on Thinkin’ Big who beat him in the Gloaming.

Racing Victoria is hoping international horses delayed into Melbourne by one day will be allowed to finish quarantine on the same day as initially planned.

Invincible Star and English have both been found to have lameness and will need veterinary clearances to take part in the $13 million Everest.

Trainer Chris Munce hopes to continue his great form with early two-year-olds when the Brisbane juvenile season starts at Doomben.

Trainer Mick Price is planning to run Grunt in the Turnbull Stakes on a six-day back-up at Flemington against Winx instead of waiting for the Caulfield Stakes.

The spring campaign of unbeaten colt Brutal is over after the three-year-old suffered a setback.

Winx headlines 14 nominations for the Group One Turnbull Stakes at Flemington, a race the champion won 12 months ago on the way to her third Cox Plate win.

Trainer Kris Lees says it is most likely favourite Smart Melody will progress to the Thousand Guineas but a decision will be made in the next 48 hours.

Public holiday Monday racing is on the Kensington track at Randwick and our man is ready to do battle. Check out Richie’s full set & best bets + quaddie. Good luck all.

St Leger winner Kew Gardens is set to take his chance in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp.