Exceptional sprinter Menari has been added to this season’s stallion roster at Newgate Farm after having his retirement hastened by injury.

Chad Schofield will represent Hong Kong in an international jockeys’ challenge at Sapporo in Japan.

Queensland trainer Mark Currie is not allowed to race horses in NSW after stewards ruled against him in a show cause hearing.

Premier’s Cup Prelude winner Harper’s Choice will be diverted to the Wyong Cup rather than run at Rosehill

Unbeaten colt Graff will put his credentials for Group One three-year-old races on show when he makes his return in the San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill.

Sydney jockey Tim Clark has made the trip to Victoria to ride Shoals in a Cranbourne barrier trial in preparation for the mare’s spring return.

Connections of Jameka have made the decision to retire the multiple Group One-winning mare.

A full field will run in the Listed Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury with Godolphin’s Flow the favourite in early markets.

After a maiden win at Gawler, the Tony McEvoy-trained Hikaya will chase a Melbourne city win at Sandown over 1400m.

Racing NSW stewards have given permission for Chatauqua to run in a race day barrier trial as connections pursue his reinstatement to racing.

A report into the New Zealand racing industry by John Messara will be released at a public meeting in Hamilton.

The Listed McKenzie Stakes for three-year-old colts and geldings has attracted 20 nominations including impressive debut winner Brutal.

Winter star Dio D’Oro will be one of three stakes runners for trainer Gary Portelli at Rosehill.

Damien Oliver has won his ninth Scobie Breasley Medal for riding excellence at the annual Victorian Trainer and Jockey awards.

Trainer Tony McEvoy believes dual Group One winner Hey Doc has done enough work to make his mark over 1000m first-up in the Carlyon Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Tattersall’s Cup winner Divine Unicorn will begin his spring campaign in an open handicap at the Sunshine Coast.

Viddora has pleased her trainer Lloyd Kennewell in a gallop at Moonee Valley as the mare starts to ramp up preparations for the Group One Moir Stakes.

Group One-winning sprinter Redzel has won a barrier trial at Rosehill as he prepares for his campaign aimed at a defence of the $13 million Everest.

Winx will defend the George Main Stakes before she heads to Melbourne to be prepared for a tile at a fourth Cox Plate.

The famous Birdsville race meeting will be telecast and have TAB status for the first time this year.

Epsom Handicap contender Lanciato will have a Rosehill barrier trial in preparation for his next scheduled start on the way to his Group One mission.

Japanese newcomers Admire Robson, Cassius and Tosen Basil have taken to the course proper at Ballarat and pleased trainer Darren Weir with their gallops.

The Aquis group has expanded its sponsorships by acquiring naming rights to the Beaudesert club in south east Queensland.

After a successful trip to Dubai, Lindsay Park sprinter Faatinah makes his return in the Carlyon Stakes at Moonee Valley.

Queensland trainers want a clearer ruling on the use of altrenogest which can help regulate cycles in fillies and mares.

Melbourne Cup hopeful Hamada has continued his winning spree with a clear-cut victory in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury.

The Gold Coast Turf Club has begun a push to get its weight-for-age Hollindale Stakes lifted to Group One status.

Le Romain has returned to the winner’s circle for the first time in 12 starts after giving at least 5.5kg to his Show County Quality rivals.

Godolphin galloper Osborne Bulls has shown his fighting spirit in landing the Listed Regal Roller Stakes first-up at Caulfield.

Egyptian Symbol has claimed a tough win in the Group Three Toy Show Quality, leading all the way to defy a betting drift.